Quilt Shops by State
Quilt Shops in Illinois
8 Illinois quilt shops in our directory, plus shop hops, shows, and the state's quilting community.
Illinois quilt shops
Tailorbird Fabrics
Chicago, Illinois
A Chicago sewing community and fabric shop hosting workshops, classes, and multi-day sewing getaways.
The Quilter's Trunk
Chicago, Illinois
A Chicago quilting boutique stocking all 365 Kona Cotton colors alongside Baby Lock and Bernina machines.
Sew Sweet Quilt Shop
Springfield, Illinois · Since 2007
A Springfield quilt shop since 2007 carrying 100% cotton fabrics, flannels, and batiks, now also a Brother dealer.
Prairie Points
Peoria, Illinois · Since 2007
A Peoria fabric and machine shop since 2007, selling Husqvarna Viking and Pfaff machines alongside quilting fabrics.
Blue Willow Mercantile
St. Charles, Illinois · Since 2007
A St. Charles sewing and quilting shop since 2007 offering Baby Lock and Husqvarna machines plus longarm services.
Quilter's Haven
Rockford, Illinois
A Rockford quilt shop stocking over 2,000 fabric bolts alongside Handi Quilter longarm and Bernina machines.
Indigo Quilt Studio
Lincoln, Illinois · Since 2007
A historic downtown Lincoln, Illinois shop selling quilting fabric, notions, PFAFF machines, and APQS longarms since 2007.
Vogue Fabrics
Evanston, Illinois · Since 1945
A third-generation, family-run Evanston fabric institution since 1945, with a dedicated quilting nook of Kona cottons.
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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. Illinois's quilting scene includes 8 shops in our directory and 2 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 Illinois quilt shops
What are the best quilt shops in Illinois?+
Illinois has 8 quilt shops in our directory: Tailorbird Fabrics, The Quilter's Trunk, Sew Sweet Quilt Shop, Prairie Points, Blue Willow Mercantile, Quilter's Haven, Indigo Quilt Studio, Vogue Fabrics. 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 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 quilting guilds in Illinois?+
We don't have a Illinois 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 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?+
For Illinois 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.