The Quilt Patch

The Quilt Patch in Tecumseh stocks more than 7,000 bolts of fabric, which puts it solidly in the category of shops worth planning a real visit around rather than a quick stop. That kind of depth means you're likely to find what you're after whether you're piecing something traditional or hunting for a specific modern print.

It's also a Bernina dealer with machine service and repair on site, so the shop covers both sides of the quilting equation — the fabric to work with and the machine to work with it on. That combination tends to build loyal customers, since a shop that can fix your machine as well as sell you the thread for it earns a different kind of trust than a pure fabric retailer.

Classes are part of the mix too, open to quilters at any stage. If you're anywhere near Tecumseh and your stash needs restocking — or your machine needs a look — this is a shop worth knowing about.