One quilt shop in West Virginia has been voted the best in the state three years running. It also landed on a list of the Top 100 quilt shops worldwide.
When the big chain fabric store vanished, I honestly expected a gloomy story.
Instead, I found shops selling hand-quilted quilts, digital longarm services, and enough bolts to wallpaper a barn. Some sit along quiet county highways.
Others are in college towns and small Main Streets you might drive past without a second look.
I love that the answer to a closed chain store turned out to be a bunch of family-owned counters with real scissors. Your grandmother would approve, and she would probably buy a fat quarter or two.
So where do West Virginia quilters go now when the stash runs low? The map is more colorful than you might think.
1. Boxer Craft House
Three straight years as the state’s top-voted quilt shop is a streak most sports teams would envy. Boxer Craft House claims that title for 2024, 2025, and 2026, plus a spot among the Top 100 Quilt Shops Worldwide.
The shop calls itself a modern quilt shop, and the fabric lineup backs that up. You’ll find Tula Pink, Ruby Star Society, Riley Blake, Lewis and Irene, Stof Fabrics, and Tilda on the shelves.
Bag makers get extra love here. Patterns, notions, and bag making accessories share space with quality quilting cottons and flannel.
The minky selection deserves its own shout-out. If you’ve ever tried to find a decent stack of that soft, fluffy fabric, you know how rare a good supply is.
Machines are a big part of the story too. Boxer Craft House is an authorized Baby Lock dealer, and it handles machine repair on site.
Classes round things out for anyone wanting to level up. Hours run Tuesday through Saturday, so plan around closed Sundays and Mondays.
Shepherdstown already draws visitors for its old streets and river views. Now quilters in the Eastern Panhandle have one more reason to make the trip.
Address: 95 Maddex Square Dr, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
2. Mountain State Quilting
Out along Barbour County Highway, a family business is quietly stocking enough machines to outfit a small sewing factory. Mountain State Quilting proves you don’t need a big city to find serious gear.
The shop is an authorized dealer for four names quilters know well. Brother, Necchi, Handi Quilter, and Arrow Sewing Furniture all show up here.
That last one matters more than people think. A good sewing cabinet can save your back and finally get your machine off the kitchen table.
Fabric gets equal billing with the hardware. Expect quality quilting cottons along with plenty of patterns and notions to finish the job.
Embroidery fans have options as well. The shop carries embroidery machines and supplies, so you can monogram towels for the whole family.
Repair and assembly services are available too. That’s handy in rural West Virginia, where the next repair counter might be a long drive away.
Philippi is famous for its historic covered bridge over the Tygart Valley River. Pair a bridge photo with a fabric run, and you’ve got yourself a fine Saturday.
Just watch the clock on weekends. Saturday hours end at 2 PM, and the shop closes Sunday and Monday.
Address: 15227 Barbour County Hwy, Philippi, WV 26416
3. Kelly’s Quilts LLC
Got a stack of finished quilt tops hiding in a closet? Kelly’s Quilts LLC in Hurricane might be the rescue mission you’ve been waiting for.
The big draw here is digital longarm quilting. Hand over your top, and a computer-guided machine handles the quilting with precise, even stitching.
Of course, the shop doesn’t stop at services. Shelves hold a colorful lineup of fabrics and sewing notions for your next project.
Pattern hunters will feel right at home. The shop keeps a wide variety of quilting patterns, plus the notions to go with them.
Space is another perk that sets it apart. Kelly’s Quilts has a large sewing and class area, so learning happens right on site.
Brand new quilters are welcome alongside lifelong stitchers. Classes give beginners a friendly place to figure out quarter-inch seams.
A few small conveniences help too. Curbside pickup and free Wi-Fi make quick errands easier.
The shop opens early, at 9 AM Tuesday through Saturday. Weekday hours stretch until 6 PM, which works nicely after a regular workday.
Hurricane sits between Charleston and Huntington along I-64. That makes it an easy stop for quilters across this part of the Kanawha Valley.
Address: 450 Foster Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526
4. Bolts & Quarters Quilt Shop
Seven thousand bolts of fabric is not a stash. It’s a small fabric kingdom, and it lives in Parkersburg.
Bolts & Quarters Quilt Shop says it carries more than 7,000 bolts of quilt fabric. It bills itself as the largest quilt shop in West Virginia, a claim backed by sheer square footage of color.
Better yet, the place stays well organized. You can actually find the blue you came for without a search party.
Fat quarters, precuts, patterns, books, batting, and thread fill out the selection. Machines are here too, with notions for nearly any project a quilter might plan.
Classes cover beginners through advanced stitchers. If you’ve been nervous about curved piecing, this is a good place to finally try it.
Repair services are available as well. Free Wi-Fi and a free parking lot add easy convenience.
Hours are generous by small-shop standards. It opens Monday through Saturday until 7 PM, plus Sunday afternoons.
Fair warning about timing, though. Sundays and Thursday afternoons tend to be the busiest, while Mondays usually run quietest.
Address: 2595 Dupont Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
5. Country Roads Quilt Shop
A quilt shop named after the most famous song about West Virginia had better deliver. Country Roads Quilt Shop in Morgantown takes that responsibility seriously.
You’ll find it inside Seneca Center on Beechurst Avenue. The building once served as a glass factory, so your fabric run comes with a side of local industrial history.
Inside, quilting fabric is the main event. The shop offers a wide range of cottons for nearly any style, from scrappy to tidy.
Finishing touches are easy to grab here. Notions, patterns, and threads sit close by, ready to complete your project.
Classes give quilters a chance to learn something new. Accessories for the craft round out the shelves nicely.
The hours have a smart little twist. Monday and Thursday stay open until 6 PM, while other weekdays close at 5.
Saturday shoppers get until 4 PM. Sunday is a day off, so save your browsing for the rest of the week.
Morgantown is full of WVU fans, and campus traffic can be lively. A quilt shop makes a peaceful detour when game day crowds take over town.
Address: 709 Beechurst Ave #27, Morgantown, WV 26505
6. Elkins Sewing Center
Ever wanted a quilt covered in tomatoes and cucumbers? Elkins Sewing Center carries produce prints, and honestly, that’s a garden you’ll never have to weed.
Sitting on Davis Avenue in downtown Elkins, the shop leans cheerful. Batiks and colorful blender fabrics join those fruit and veggie prints on the shelves.
Quilting isn’t the only lane here. The store stocks sewing fabrics and other materials too, which helps garment makers and crafters alike.
Notions get special attention as well. Expect some unique quilting and sewing gadgets you won’t spot at every counter.
Patterns are available to spark ideas. Classes give you a way to build skills alongside other sewists.
Repair services keep your machine humming. In a mountain town, a local fix beats mailing a heavy machine somewhere far away.
Hours run Monday through Saturday from 9 to 5. That Monday opening is handy, since several shops on this list close that day.
Elkins serves as a gateway to the Monongahela National Forest. Shop for fabric in the morning, then chase mountain views in the afternoon.
Address: 300 Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241
7. Eleanor’s Quilts & Fabric
Not everybody wants to make a quilt. Some of us just want to own one, and Eleanor’s Quilts & Fabric understands that perfectly.
Along with fabric, this Reedsville shop sells hand-quilted quilts. That’s a rare treat in an age of machine-made everything.
Hand quilting takes patience and countless tiny stitches. Seeing finished pieces in person can inspire you to pick up a needle, or at least admire the folks who do.
For makers, the fabric selection runs large. You’ll have lots of choices in materials, plus notions to finish your work.
Service gets high marks here as well. The staff is known for being friendly and helpful while you shop.
Curbside pickup is available if you’re in a hurry. The shop keeps steady hours, Monday through Saturday from 10 to 5.
Reedsville sits in Preston County, not far from Arthurdale and its New Deal history. It’s quiet country, the kind that suits a fabric shop just fine.
When the chain stores left, places like this simply kept their doors open. West Virginia quilters noticed, and they kept on stitching.
Address: 43 Cedar Dr, Reedsville, WV 26547
