Quilting is an art that goes back centuries and continues to be popular in Ohio. (Credit: Etsy)

By Ken Drenten

Quilting, literally part of the texture of Ohio, is an artform that goes back centuries. In Ohio we are fortunate to have one of the world’s foremost quilt artists in Nancy Crow.

Crow has published numerous books and her art quilts reside places like the Smithsonian Museum and the Museum of Art & Design in New York City. She has earned dozens of awards and has displayed her quilts in numerous galleries and exhibitions. In the quilting world, she is a superstar.

A native of Loudonville who now resides in the Baltimore, Ohio, area, Crow is a living national treasure.

Crow has created more than 300 quilts of her own, many of which have been on exhibit in museums and galleries. “My quilts are how I see color; how I see shapes; how I see line. They are about complexity, sadness, hope and always beauty,” she states on her website. 

She also focuses on passing along her knowledge to others by owning and operating the Crow Timber Frame Barn, a place where quilt art retreats and workshops are offered to aspiring quilt artists.

Crow also leads workshops away from her home state and leads craft tours to other countries such as South Africa, Bolivia, Peru, Guatemala and Mexico to explore the wide variety of quilt arts and to meet other artists.

If you’re a quilter, or if you are interested in quilting, there are many places to start, learn and buy supplies in Ohio. Many quilt shops are in Ohio’s Amish Country in Northeast Ohio, but there many located around the state. Here is a sampling of some of them.

Complete list of quilt shops in Ohio – Rona the Ribbiter

Angel Valley Quilt Shop – Fabrics, finished quilts, wall hangings, table toppers and more. 6151 Echo Lake Road NE, New Philadelphia (330) 364-3575.

Chestnut Ridge Sewing – Full-service shop with high quality products, rentals, quilting services, machine repair and service, classes and events offered; authorized Bernina dealer. 5079 TR 401, Millersburg (330) 893-3359.

Crow Timber Frame Barn – One of the world’s foremost quilt artists, Nancy Crow, and her staff, lead workshops, retreats and classes at an expansive, fully furnished timber frame barn. Contact through website; located near Baltimore.

Helping Hands Quilt Shop – A destination quilt shop established in 1974. Quilts, fabrics, gifts, quilting supplies, notions, books, kits, precuts, patterns, transfers, stencils and hand-embroidery items. More than 100 locally-made quilts displayed, hand-quilting services available. 4818 SR 39, Berlin (330) 893-2233.

Lone Star Quilt Shop – Handmade quilts, over 4,000 bolts of fabric, Juki sewing machines, notions, rulers in stock. Lots of merchandise to please any sewer from beginners to advanced. 7700 CR 77, Millersburg (330) 674-3858. Connect on Facebook.

Mae-Lynne Makers Studio – Southeastern Ohio’s premier quilt shop, offering more than 3,000 bolts of fabric and more. 52 W. Washington St., Nelsonville (740) 753-3343.

Mercantile on Main – We’re known for solving problems and finding solutions for many frustrated quilters. Classes, fabrics, pre-cuts, kits and more. 313 Main St., Coshocton (740) 622-5956.

Miller’s Dry Goods – Quilts, fabric, patterns, wall hangings, quilt books, Amish dress fabrics; Family, Friends and Fabric since 1965. 4500 SR 557, Millersburg (located in Charm) (330) 893-9899.

Nonna’s Quilting Nook – Owned and operated by Rita Lawrence since 2005, Nonna’s offers quality quilt fabrics, books, patterns, and notions from top vendors. Classes and retreats are offered. 1004 Beverly Ave., Zanesville (740) 450-2626.

Plaid Sheep Company – Kits, fabrics, models and homespuns. Wool for rug hooking and wool applique and more. Located in Schrock’s Heritage Village, 1 mile east of downtown Berlin. 4375 SR 39, Millersburg (330) 893-8193.

Somewhere Sewing – Offers over 11,000 bolts of fabric, embroidery designs and necessities as well as books, patterns and notions both storefront and online and continually updating offerings to customers. Authorized Brothers and Baby Lock dealers and service technicians. 11004 CR 320, Millersburg (330) 674-1677.

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Ken Drenten is creator and editor of Dusty-Tires.com, a travel blog for out-of-the-ordinary places in Ohio.

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