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Quilt Shops in North Carolina

12 North Carolina quilt shops in our directory, plus shop hops, shows, and the state's quilting community.

North Carolina quilt shops

Cary Quilting Company

Cary, North Carolina

A 6,000-square-foot Triangle-area quilt shop with a full color-organized fabric wall and an in-house longarm pattern library.

Color-organized fabric wallLongarm quilting serviceClassesPrecuts and panels
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Quilt Patch Fabrics

Stallings, North Carolina

A long-running Charlotte-area full-service quilt shop and Janome dealer known as a community gathering place for area guilds.

Janome dealerLong-arm quiltingMachine embroideryGuild host site
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Asheville Cotton Co.

Asheville, North Carolina · Since 2007

A mountain-region quilt shop stocking over 8,000 bolts of designer quilting fabric alongside Bernina, Baby Lock, and Janome machines.

8,000+ bolts of fabricSewing machine sales & serviceQuilt clubCarolina Shop Hop participant
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Calla Lily Quilts

Greensboro, North Carolina

A large Greensboro quilt and sewing-machine-repair shop with an open classroom for hands-on quilting instruction.

Baby Lock dealerSewing machine repairOpen classroomLongarm quilting
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Fran's Sewing Circle

Wilmington, North Carolina

A long-established Wilmington sewing and quilting shop carrying top-brand quilting cottons plus Husqvarna Viking machines.

Husqvarna Viking dealerLongarm quiltingClasses27+ years in business
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Wish Upon a Quilt

Raleigh, North Carolina

A Raleigh quilt shop with a round-the-clock online store, a 350-spool Glide thread wall, and a monthly thread subscription club.

350+ spools of Glide ThreadJanome dealerThread of the Month Club24/7 online store
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Sew There! Quilts and More

Angier, North Carolina · Since 2017

A small-town quilt and craft shop in Angier serving the greater Raleigh area since 2017 with beginner-friendly quilting classes.

Beginner quilting classesFree-motion quilting instructionEmbroidery suppliesEst. 2017
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Stitch Party Studio

Madison, North Carolina

A small-town Piedmont Triad fabric shop near Greensboro and Winston-Salem stocking 3,500+ bolts of Moda, Riley Blake, and Free Spirit cotton.

3,500+ bolts of fabricModa & Riley BlakeBeginner-to-advanced classesPrecut kits
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5 Little Monkeys Quilt & Sew

Weaverville, North Carolina · Since 2017

A Blue Ridge Mountains quilt shop near Asheville offering on-site longarm quilting and a curated Moda and Tula Pink fabric selection.

On-site longarm quiltingModa & Tula Pink fabric108-inch batik backingsBrother machine sales
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Just Sew Happy

Gastonia, North Carolina

A Gastonia quilt and sewing shop that's an exclusive Baby Lock dealer, with weekly sit-and-sew sessions for the community.

Exclusive Baby Lock dealerWeekly sit-and-sew sessionsFabric kitsClasses for all levels
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Quilts Like Crazy and Embroidery

Wake Forest, North Carolina

A Wake Forest fabric and embroidery shop voted a local 'Best of the Best,' shipping nationwide alongside its in-store selection.

Embroidery suppliesNationwide shippingLocal classesWake Weekly award winner
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Stash Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte's only authorized Janome dealer, curating modern quilting cottons from Liberty of London, Cotton+Steel, and Rifle Paper Co.

Only authorized Janome dealer in CharlotteDesigner quilting cottonsLiberty of London & Rifle Paper Co.Inclusive maker space
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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 North Carolinathat should be listed here, let us know — we'll verify and add it.

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North Carolina shop hops in 2026

All Blue Ridge Shop Hop

Sep 1Oct 31, 2026

New for 2026 — the All Carolinas Shop Hop split into two regional events. The Blue Ridge hop covers North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Row by Row Experience 2026

Jul 1Aug 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 1Dec 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.

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Major quilt shows in North Carolina

Quilting in North Carolina

North Carolina is where the Wright Brothers made the first powered airplane flight. North Carolina's quilting scene includes 12 shops in our directory, 1 major quilt show each year, 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 North Carolina quilt shops

What are the best quilt shops in North Carolina?+

North Carolina has 12 quilt shops in our directory: Cary Quilting Company, Quilt Patch Fabrics, Asheville Cotton Co., Calla Lily Quilts, Fran's Sewing Circle, Wish Upon a Quilt, Sew There! Quilts and More, Stitch Party Studio, 5 Little Monkeys Quilt & Sew, Just Sew Happy, Quilts Like Crazy and Embroidery, Stash Charlotte. 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 North Carolina quilt shop hop?+

Yes. North Carolina participates in 3 2026 shop hops: All Blue Ridge 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 North Carolina?+

We don't have a North Carolina 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 North Carolina?+

North Carolina hosts 1 major quilt show: QuiltCon. The state also has multiple guild-level shows that are not in this directory.

Where is the best place to buy quilt fabric in North Carolina?+

For North Carolina 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.

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