Quilt Shops by State
Quilt Shops in Illinois
Quilt shops, shop hops, and quilting events in Illinois. Illinois has many independent shops — help us grow this directory by sending us your local shop.
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We're building the most complete quilt-shop directory on the internet, state by state. If you know an independent quilt shop in Illinoisthat should be listed here, let us know — we'll verify and add it.
Submit a Illinois quilt shop →Illinois shop hops in 2026
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 Illinois
Illinois was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment, abolishing slavery. Illinoishas its own quilting community — local guilds running monthly meetings, regional retreats, and yearly guild shows. Whether you're shopping for fabric, looking for a guild, or planning a quilt road trip, the resources below cover the Illinois quilting world.
FAQ about Illinois quilt shops
What are the best quilt shops in Illinois?+
Illinois has many independent quilt shops not yet listed in our directory. Ask at your local quilt guild (we list guilds in our directory), check Yelp or Google Maps for shops near you, or look at the participating shops list for any Illinois shop hop happening in 2026.
Is there a Illinois quilt shop hop?+
Yes. Illinois participates in 2 2026 shop hops: 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 quilt shows in Illinois?+
Illinois doesn't currently host one of the major national quilt shows. Quilters in Illinois commonly travel to neighboring states for major shows.
Where is the best place to buy quilt fabric in Illinois?+
Independent quilt shops are the heart of any quilting community. In Illinois, try checking with your local quilt guild for recommendations, browse our directory of online quilt shops for fabric not available locally, or attend an in-state quilt show where local shops often have vendor booths.