Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 10:00am - 5:00pm 
Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm
507-359-2896

Owner: Val Besser

Stroll through this uniquely trellised garden
to find the ultimate in handcrafted quilts,
fabrics, books/patterns and quilting accessories.
This shop owner has been quilting for over 25 years
and brings skill and artistry, along with fun,
into her designs and classes! Visit and allow us
to help you find fabric, thread, and tools,
or that unique new pattern.

We'll help you 'spin' the creative quilter in you.

     Spinning Spools Quilt Shop turned 5 years old on Worldwide Quilting Day, March 2013.

        "Sew Close To Home"                        Shop Hop was May 2-3-4, 2013. Seven shops to visit this time.  When completing all 7 shops you recieve a packet of 7 exclusive patterns designed by the 7 shops.  Also 14 lucky winners will recieve a $50 gift certificate. Shop Hop is completed! So many of you visited this year. Watch for a listing of winners coming soon.

                                            Quilt Minnesota Shop Hop 2013. Our annual event is in it's 7th year and each year we feature an exclusive fabric line with a "Minnesota feel".  This year's line is from Windham Fabrics and has a State Park theme. The SW section has come together with a bundle of "Tidepool" batiks by Moda, for you to earn by visiting all 10 of our shops. This is limited to the first 800 visitors. This is the Spinning Spools Design you will recieve in the 2013 Cookbook. Bus information is now available on the Quilt Minnesota Site if you want to let someone else drive you around! It's a great gas saver, and so much fun! Check out our blog to learn more about each of our shops.   http://quiltmn-southwest.blogspot.com  New listings are added each week.    You can also see all that is going on within the entire State: www.quiltminnesota.com

The Fabric Shop Network, Inc.
...the trade organization for independent quilt and fabric retailers.
P.O. Box 820128, Vancouver, WA 98682-0003
www.fabshopnet.com

Spinning Spools hosts Japanese tour group Saturday, June 16.  After being featured in the August 2011 issue of Patchwork Tsushin, a national Japanese quilting magazine, we were honored to be chosen as part of the Japanese quilting tour. During their visit the Japanese ladies were paired with local quilters and enjoyed lunch in the garden and a fabric exchange. Mini make-it-take-it projects and a quilting show and tell were also part of the visit.

 Eleanor Burns and Sue Bouchard visit Spinning Spools Sunday, June 24.  Val and Kathy spent 3 days at a seminar in Minneapolis with Eleanor Burns and the Baby Lock Sewing Machine Company. After completing the 3 days of classes Eleanor and Sue had 2 days free before their next engagement. So they made the trip to New Ulm where they dined at Turner Halle before spending a part of the afternoon shopping and visiting Spinning Spools Quilt Shop.

Time to get ready for Miles of Pillowcase Smiles (MOPS) month!
 ConKerr Cancer chapters across the country strive to make "miles of smiles" (of
pillowcases).  It is estimated 2,112 pillowcases make one mile.  Minnesota made
1,272 pillowcases in 2010 and 1905 pillowcases in 2011.  Free patterns available at: www.allpeoplequilt.com including sewing the "hotdog" method with no raw seams.   Pillowcases brought in will be donated locally or to the Children's Hospital at the U of M.   Other drop off sites in Minnesota are: Cottage Quilts & Fabrics - Elk River; Fabric Town - Apple Valey; Quilter's Haven - Rosemount; Quilt Yourself - Savage. As of May of 2012 Spinning Spools Quilt Shop has donated 800 pillowcases! Keep it up!!