Knowing who to shop with is important in a time when not all quilt shops , brands or designers are safe or welcoming places to those in the LGBTQIA world.
With this in mind I have started gathering the names of both companies, designers and brands that partner with BAQS and others which have been recommended to us by our members and readers. This is live document, it will grow over time so check back often when you need to shop.
Please take the time to follow these shops on social media, as well as interact with them and when shopping consider them first since you know that you money is supporting a business who is like you stitching on the left side of history.
While all of us are a work in progress shops on this list have not shied away from taking the risk and doing the work of being vocal advocates for diversity and LGBTQIA rights both in the quilt world and out. They deserve our support.
Shops that partner with BAQS are listed at the top of the list and otherwise the list is random.
SEW CREATIVE
Known for their Australian Aboriginal fabrics, and Amazing blocks on the month this shop can be found online and at
HAPPY LITTLE QUILT SHOP
The Happy Little Quilt Shop is just that, the place where sewing is for EVERYONE. With the bright happy fabrics you know like Tilda and Tula as well as machine patterns and a vibrat Kimberbell club you can find them online and in person at
Happy Little Quilt Shop
112 E. Third Street
Imlay City, MI 48444
STRING AND STORY
String and Story is where quilty rockstars are BORN!.. HollyAnne and her peeps make learning to quilt your own quilts a joy. She knows that if you can sign your name you can quilt ( domestic or longarm!) and she will help you master it! Along with superior online classes and education she has a refreshing store with vast ceilings and everything you need to start a modern quilting adventure. nestled in at 3150 Main St #101, Duluth, GA 30096.
FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS
Was it even Covid if you did not tune in online to see what Angie was doing to help us all get through those dark early days..errr years of Covid? Five Little Monkeys IS the place to stop and shop if you are in Weaverville NC (very close to Asheville) and of course shop online for all the bright happy fabrics you love as well as some super speedy shipping!!
5 Little Monkeys Quilt & Sew
32 N Main St.
Weaverville, NC 28787
828-484-7200
Wait wait.. there is more…. check out the links below for even more great shops, brands and people to know!!
Sewing Through Fog – Designer
more to come……..
If you would like to submit a shop/brand/designer you love or that you own for consideration on this list please leave the name in the comments and why they should be added to the list in the coming days. If you would like to become a BAQS Business Bestie come check out how to do that via my business level on Patreon.