Let me tell you about one of my two favorite quilt shops.
Adel Quilting and Dry Goods is the shop closest to my home and heart. It’s owned by Jacque Johnson and her husband Frank. Check out their website here. Be sure to read up on Jacque’s blog here or as linked through the shop’s homepage.
Adel Quilting and Dry Goods is relatively small in size, but don’t let that fool you. It is packed with all things quilting. Jacque stocks a great selection of fabric, kits, rulers, notions, books, tools – any and every thing you would need to get started quilting along with the supplies and the know-how to keep you learning and finishing projects.
And speaking of learning, there are always classes offered to fit every level of quilter. In addition to classes, Adel Quilting and Dry Goods hosts Quilt Circle of Friends – a monthly meeting for quilters to gather to talk quilting, share techniques, show off projects and more. If that wasn’t enough, the shop frequently organizes open sewing events at the local library’s conference room. It’s a great opportunity for customers and friends to get away to laugh and sew together.
The hallmark of any successful quilt shop is friendly help. And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Adel Quilting and Dry Goods. Like Jacque, the shop’s assistant manager Colleen has years of sewing and quilting experience along with good taste! Both are willing, ready and able to help you find what you’re looking for and offer excellent advice. Simply put, they are experts!
Lastly, I’d like to mention that Adel Quilting and Dry Goods cares about the community. I can’t remember a time when the shop and its customers weren’t working on a special community project. From comfort quilts for the sick, to charity quilts for the needy, to projects supporting military families, this shop gives back.
Adel Quilting and Dry Goods celebrated its 5th year of business last summer. I can speak for all of its loyal customers when I say we’re looking forward to many more years to come – the quilts we’ll make and the memories we’ll share.