Just moved to Spring, TX from SF: Local quilt shop recommendations anyone?
 

We just moved to Spring, TX for my husband's job. I've lived in CA for the last 30 years so this is a major change for me. We don't have any family or friends here so I was hoping to find a local quilt shop that has drop-in and classes so I can meet some local ladies and take some classes as I'm also a relatively new quilter. I'd love any suggestions!

Thanks!!

I believe we have a member here on the board from Spring. You could also Google local quilt shops in Spring or nearby. I can't help you since I'm down here on the Gulf. Wow. 30 years and now they move him. I think that would be a total culture shock. You should be able to find the member here on the board, if you check memberships.

Well I tried and it didn't work. Sorry. Anyway welcome to Texas.

Thanks tessagin! I have the quilt store finder app on my phone. I was looking for more personalized recommendations from those in the area.

I like Old Town Spring

Howdy Neighbor!!! I live in Spring myself - near the Arboretum. The closest quilt store I know of is in Humble, called It's a Stitch - it's on FM1960. PM me and let's meet and see if we can impress each other with our quilting fabulosity!

PS - A GREAT BIG WELCOME TO TEXAS TO YA!!!

We went to Old Town Spring for Mother's Day. It's very quaint and fun to walk around!

I'm in Houston, the closest quilt shop to you is in Old Town Spring and it's called GRS Fabrics. It's a Stitch sells minimal fabric and are mostly a Bernina machine dealer, they're in Humble. As far as classes, etc., I don't know of any in your area, perhaps check in the Woodlands? Anyway, Howdy from Texas!

I can't give you any personal recommendations for quilt shops, but one of my 'used-to-be-local' stitchery shops - ABC Stitch Therapy - recently moved from Grantham, NH to Spring, TX. It is a jaw dropping shop if you have any interest in crewel, cross stitch, needlepoint, fibers, floss, buttons, charms, scissors, etc. If you do stop in, please let the owner know that her shop is very sorely missed up here in NH.
http://www.abcstitch.com/index.php

If you are a longarm quilter, check out quiltfrog.com, also known as Texas Quilt Machines. Love, love, love their shop and service.

I go to Conroe, TX, a lot to visit a friend who is a quilter too. I love going into Quilter's Quarter there in Conroe. Friendly people, great selection of batiks. I've taken classes there in the past. They have the bus going down to the International Quilt Festival on Wednesday night for preview. We have driven to Spring to go to the Old Town quilt shop several times. It's probably about 20 miles between the two quilt shops.

Welcome to Texas! I'm some distance from you on the SW side of Houston, but if you ever get down this way, check out Quilters Emporium on the SW freeway (hw 59).

The best part of living here is being able to easily go to the International Quilt Festival. It's so much fun!

I live in The Woodlands and work in Spring. My favorite quilt shop is Quilters Crossing in Tomball. They are so friendly and not that far away. http://www.quilterscrossingtx.com

Welcome!

:) welcome to Spring, TX, which is a huge area -- if you are in The Woodlands area, check out the Woodlands Area Quilt Guild, meeting at the community center in The Woodlands on the first Wednesday of each month -- also has a web site -- guild has bees and classes and speakers and friendly quilters although a big guild!!

Thanks everyone!

I'm just seeing your post. Have you heard of the new shop added to The Machine Warehouse on 249. Then there is the town of Tomball that has a shop called Quilter's Crossing on Main Street. Now they offer classes there.

Come to Klein United Methodist Church on Tuesday's at 10am. There is a building next to the church where a group of women quilt for charity and ourselves. We are a very welcoming and friendly group.

I'm too far away to be any help. But welcome to Texas.

bkay
Dallas

Welcome from Houston! I"m on the northwest side just off 290. Gigi gave good advice about stores. There's one close to me called Quiltworks. They're on Jones Rd at West Rd.

You've moved here at a good time. Houston International Quilt Festival happens at the end of October. You can't miss that!

I don't remember the shop name (been away from Spring for awhile), but there's a shop in the Woodlands right on I45 northbound side pretty close to the mall. When I was there they offered a $1 block club that met regularly in the evenings. They also had a Thimbleberries group that met maybe once a month. I also like the shop in Old Town Spring. Very nice folks both places.

This is a fun shop in Old Town Spring. I visited it several years ago.

There may also be a shop in near by Humble, Texas.

There is now another shop in old town spring called Cup Cake Quilts. Lots of pretty things in there.