Quilt Shops by State
Quilt Shops in Alabama
9 Alabama quilt shops in our directory, plus shop hops, shows, and the state's quilting community.
Alabama quilt shops
Calico Rose Quilt Shop
Florence, Alabama
A Shoals-area shop with hundreds of bolts of quilting cottons plus heirloom sewing and smocking supplies.
The Quilted Cow Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, Alabama
The first Quilted Cow location outside Missouri, bringing the Branson-based chain's fabric and longarm services to the Alabama coast.
Cassity's Nest Quilt Shop
Foley, Alabama
A small-town Baldwin County quilt shop built by owner Rosa Bingaman around custom-cut kits and a gathering-place feel.
3 Hens & a Chick Quilt Shop
Athens, Alabama · Since 2014
Opened in 2014 by four quilting friends who met in a class, now offering fabric, alterations, and classes across every skill level.
Sew Charming Quilt Shop
Clanton, Alabama
A family-run shop with over 6,000 bolts of fabric that won the 2025 Local Quilt Shop Contest Grand Prize for best shop in the world.
Front Porch Quilt Shoppe
Ozark, Alabama · Since 1999
A Wiregrass-region shop open since 1999, offering fabric, notions, and machine quilting services under owner Melanie Davison Simpson.
Scrap Iron Quilting
Fayette, Alabama · Since 2024
A young family-owned quilt shop that opened in 2024 and outgrew its first space within a year.
Quilted Creations
Headland, Alabama · Since 2001
A locally owned shop on Headland's town square since 2001, run by an American Quilt Study Group state representative.
Stitch Therapy
Auburn, Alabama
An Auburn fabric shop blending smocking and heirloom sewing supplies with quilting cottons in a dedicated cloth-only space.
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Submit a Alabama quilt shop →Alabama shop hops in 2026
All Southeast Shop Hop
Sep 1 – Oct 31, 2026
New for 2026 — the All Carolinas Shop Hop split into two regional events. The Southeast hop covers Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Row by Row Experience 2026
Jul 1 – Aug 31, 2026
The Row by Row Experience returned in a new form — 9" × 36" row patterns themed to each participating shop's region. Visit shops between July 1 and August 31 to collect free row patterns. Different from the original 2011-2022 program (which used 36"-wide rows), but the same spirit.
Official site →FabShop Hop
Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026
Monthly online shop hop where participants visit participating online shops and find hidden bunnies on each shop's website. Year-round event with monthly prize drawings.
Official site →Quilting in Alabama
Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas a legal holiday in 1836. Alabama's quilting scene includes 9 shops in our directory and 3 shop hops in 2026. Whether you're shopping for fabric, looking for a guild, or planning a quilt road trip, the resources below cover it all.
FAQ about Alabama quilt shops
What are the best quilt shops in Alabama?+
Alabama has 9 quilt shops in our directory: Calico Rose Quilt Shop, The Quilted Cow Gulf Shores, Cassity's Nest Quilt Shop, 3 Hens & a Chick Quilt Shop, Sew Charming Quilt Shop, Front Porch Quilt Shoppe, Scrap Iron Quilting, Quilted Creations, Stitch Therapy. The state also has dozens of independent shops that are not yet listed — ask at your local quilt guild meeting for a complete picture of shops in your area.
Is there a Alabama quilt shop hop?+
Yes. Alabama participates in 3 2026 shop hops: All Southeast Shop Hop, Row by Row Experience 2026, FabShop Hop. Shop hops are typically multi-week events where you visit participating shops, collect passport stamps, and qualify for prize drawings.
Are there quilting guilds in Alabama?+
We don't have a Alabama guild listed yet, but the state likely has active local and Modern Quilt Guild chapters. Browse our national guild directory and filter by state, or ask at a local quilt shop for guild recommendations.
Are there quilt shows in Alabama?+
Alabama doesn't currently host one of the major national quilt shows. Quilters in Alabama commonly travel to neighboring states for major shows.
Where is the best place to buy quilt fabric in Alabama?+
For Alabama quilters, the established shops in our directory (above) are the starting point. Add your local quilt guild's shop recommendations, and consider trying one of the major online retailers (Missouri Star, Fat Quarter Shop, eQuilter) for specialty or hard-to-find fabrics.