Quilt Shops in Va.

the only one i can recall the name is...

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17 Kildeer Lane Dayton, VA. there is a map on that site if ya need it. they've got heaps of fabrics, lots of batiks and some amish hoops etc in the back rooms. i nearly moved in, lol. had i known then what i learned later i would have. good place across the parking lot for lunch and other goodies, kind of like a farmers market. dont recall what it was named but you cant miss it. check out the fudge counter there. :) just perusing their website i see they've got a special event going there from aug 6th to 18th. might have some good specials on various things then, if that fits within your timeframe. its a good size store with heaps of everything, not to be missed. have fun, jeanne

Mary: Go to the web site for Virginia Consortium of Quilters for lots of info about quilting venues and opportunities in Virginia.

Look for Nancy's Calico patch in Newport News. You might have to email or call for directions; the web site is giving me issues today. I've directed several RCTQ denizens to Nancy's and they have been pleased. In James City County, next to Williamsburg, you will find Love 2 Quilt. They have another (main) branch in Gloucester County. If you come down 301 or even 95 to

17 you will go right by that store > I will be going down to Williamsburg, Virginia next week. I was

I used to go to these two when I was in the area (2002 was the last time I was there - so no guarantees that they're still open or that better shops haven't opened in the area) ...

Quilts Unlimited Merchants Square, 440A Duke of Gloucester St., (757)253-8700 Store Hours: M-Sat 9-6, Sun 12-5

Needlecraft Corner

7521 Richmond Road, (757)564-3354 Store Hours: 9 - 5 daily (including Sunday)

Though, my favorite was Needlecraft Corner (NAYY, of course) ... they have EVERYTHING, but their specialty seemed to be Repro fabrics and patterns - they were the first in the area to have the Aunt Grace fabrics and the 30s stamped redwork patterns. They also had every paper-pieced pattern known to man (or woman! LOL) But most of all, VERY friendly, non-obtrusive service. They let you browse without stalking you, but were at your elbow when you needed something or looked like you couldn't find what you were looking for.

HTH!! :)

Yeesh ... good thing you're reading this thread - I totally forgot about Nancy's!

Don't suppose I could borrow your brain, could I?? :)

I would have to agree that Nancy's Calico Patch is a nice shop. That is probably the closest one to Williamsburg as well. There are a few in Virginia Beach as well, but I don't remember their names off the top of my head.

Juli

Yes I was definitely a pleased denizen after meeting Pat at Nancy's Calico Patch. The fabric selection is wonderful and there is a good Mexican restaurant across the street if you are hungry! I also enjoyed the love2quilt store near Williamsburg (altho that one was a bit tricky to find, hidden inside a grouping of little stores). I bought LOTS of fabric - had to take advantage of the opportunity you know.

And now...my 'souvenir" fabric is all washed and ready to go ...just waiting til I finish my current project.

Allison in Montreal

Pat, if you head over this way, let me know. The quilt shop Jeanne is referring to is the one I got all turned around trying to get to!! They are *much* larger than the first time I went there. There is also a small shop in Staunton - Rachel's - lovely lady, quaint store. Downe the road from me is Valley Fabris, which is mainly quilting fabric with a separate room for home dec things and a small corner for clothing fabrics.

I didn't bother even trying to find fabric stores the last time I was in WIlliamsburg because of the tight schedule and additional child that I had with me . Maybe next time

Larisa

Pat > Dayton is no where near Williamsburg. If I get over that way I will > check it out.

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I also had a very nice visit with Pat at Nancy's (Hi Pat!) a couple of years ago. The shop is a must-see. Even my sister, who doesn't know which end of a needle is sharp, enjoyed our visit there. :-)

Rita L.

Pat >

Ah, crap! Out of all the shops I've been to, Needlecraft Corner was my favorite (ahem - well, my best friend owned one for a while, too ... so don't tell her I said that!) quilt shop!! I STILL compare every quilt shop I go into to NC.

QU was the one that had it's focus on selling quilts wasn't it?? Not much in the way of fabrics, notions, etc? Am I remembering that right?

Why in the world would it go out of business?? Every time I was there (about twice a month - we lived in MD at the time and went to Richmond twice a month for hubby's Guard Duty at Sandston - and I'd spend the entire time @ NC - the ONLY reason I went to Richmond in the first place!!) it was busy, busy, busy!?

Granny Nanny! That was it! I STILL have those patterns - the sailboat especially. My hubby and son went crazy over that pattern and I made them two quilts each with it. I loved those patterns!!!

WOW! You were there? Yeah, I wouldn't be surprised if I did see you there ... I wish I had have met you here online first so I could meet you in person (did that make sense?? No caffeine yet ...). I'd shop there from about 96-2002? Even after hubby left the Natl Guard, I'd still sneak down and visit during the week. It was worth the 2 1/2 hour drive.

But most definitely, ya'll were awesome people - VERY friendly without that stalking thing. I remember asking a LOT of silly questions about quilting - and not a single one of you laughed at me! :)

If I didn't say it then, I'll say it now ... "Thanks!" for being so kind-hearted and for sharing your love of quilting with me! And of course, everyone else who'd go there. Ya'll were always patient, always kind, always helpful. Hmmm ... maybe *that's* why I still compare quilt shops to NC! :)

Well I am still here but unfortunately mostly lurking since I am reading the groups through google still. I haven't figured out a better alternate yet. :( But RCTQ is pretty special...you folks are the only group I am keeping up with at the moment! Allison

Thank you all for your suggestions for quilt shops. Sounds like I will definitely have to check out Nancy's Calico Patch. I can always send the hubby and kids over to the Mexican Restaurant. They're always hungry.

I looked on the vcq website, and made a list of shops around the places we will be visiting. Not sure how many I'll be able to go to, but I'm sure going to try.

Thanks again.

Mary in PA

Mary: When are you coming here? Nancy has 20% off all fabric this week, until 18 Aug. Then there will be a special

20th Anniversary Sale > Thank you all for your suggestions for quilt shops. Sounds like I > will definitely