The Iowa Quilt Block

If you've ever driven I-80 across Iowa and wondered whether it was worth pulling off, The Iowa Quilt Block is the answer. It's been open in West Des Moines since 1987, tucked into Historic Valley Junction, and travelers making the crossing have been known to plan their stops around it.

The shop has earned its reputation as an award-winning Bernina dealer, so if you're in the market for a new machine or need honest service on the one you have, you're in good hands. Classes run for all levels, from quilters just past their first block to those looking to stretch into something harder.

Nearly forty years in the same spot is not nothing, and Valley Junction itself is worth a walk beyond the shop. If you're passing through central Iowa, it earns its place on the map.