What is Nebraska Quilt Company?

Nebraska Quilt Company is Nebraska's largest quilt shop, located at 330 North Main Street in historic downtown Fremont, NE. Our 20,000-square-foot store carries over 8,000 bolts of fabric, a full lineup of sewing and longarm quilting machines, notions, batting, patterns, and supplies. We offer in-store classes, retreats, longarm rental, machine service and repair, and ship orders nationwide. The shop was originally opened in 1996 as Country Traditions and became Nebraska Quilt Company in November 2021 under owners Loren and Karen Paquette.

Where is Nebraska Quilt Company located?

We are located at 330 North Main Street, Fremont, Nebraska 68025, in the heart of historic downtown Fremont, about 37 miles northwest of Omaha and easily accessible from Lincoln, Sioux City, and the greater Nebraska region.

What are Nebraska Quilt Company's store hours?

Nebraska Quilt Company is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We are closed on Sundays. We are always open on the 20th of the month regardless of what day it falls on.

Is Nebraska Quilt Company the largest quilt shop in Nebraska?

Yes. Nebraska Quilt Company is Nebraska's largest quilt shop, with over 8,000 bolts of fabric spread across 20,000 square feet in a historic building in downtown Fremont. The shop has been recognized nationally, including being named a Top 10 Quilt Shop by Quilt Sampler magazine and Best of the Best by Better Homes & Gardens American Patchwork & Quilting.

What types of fabric does Nebraska Quilt Company carry?

We carry over 8,000 bolts of fabric including 100% quilting cotton, flannel, batiks, Minky/Cuddle, canvas, fleece, and specialty fabrics. Our collection includes lines from Moda, Northcott, Hoffman, Riley Blake, RJR, Robert Kaufman, QT Fabrics, Shannon Fabrics, and many others. We also carry batting, backing fabric, thread, notions, rulers, templates, patterns, and quilt kits.

Does Nebraska Quilt Company sell fabric online?

Yes. We sell fabric and quilting supplies online at nebraskaquiltcompany.com. We offer $7 flat-rate shipping on most US orders and free shipping on US orders over $99. We ship to all 50 states and to most countries worldwide.

What sewing machine brands does Nebraska Quilt Company carry?

We are an authorized dealer for Bernina, bernette, Brother, Handi Quilter, HQ Stitch, Pfaff, Baby Lock, Necchi, Laurastar, Janome, and Husqvarna Viking. We carry domestic sewing machines, embroidery machines, sergers, and longarm quilting machines.

Is Nebraska Quilt Company an authorized Bernina dealer?

Yes. Nebraska Quilt Company is an authorized Bernina Excellence Dealer, the highest dealer tier Bernina offers. We sell the full line of Bernina sewing and embroidery machines and provide factory-trained service and repair on-site in Fremont, NE.

Is Nebraska Quilt Company an authorized Handi Quilter dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized Handi Quilter HQ Way Dealer. We carry the full line of Handi Quilter longarm quilting machines and provide sales, support, and service.

Is Nebraska Quilt Company an authorized Brother dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized Brother Diamond Elite Dealer, the highest tier Brother offers. We carry Brother sewing and embroidery machines and provide in-store service and support.

Does Nebraska Quilt Company repair sewing machines?

Yes. We provide professional sewing machine service and repair for all brands we carry, including Bernina, Brother, Handi Quilter, Pfaff, and Baby Lock. Our certified technicians perform routine maintenance, warranty repairs, and out-of-warranty repairs. Bring your machine to 330 North Main Street, Fremont, NE or call (402) 721-7752 to schedule.

Does Nebraska Quilt Company offer longarm quilting machine rental?

Yes. We offer longarm quilting machine rentals starting at $18 per hour. Rental sessions are by appointment. Call (402) 721-7752 or visit our Longarm Rental page to schedule.

Does Nebraska Quilt Company offer full-service longarm quilting?

Yes. Bring us your quilt top and backing and our team will finish it for you on our longarm. Contact us at (402) 721-7752 or email contactus@nebraskaquiltcompany.com for pricing and availability.

Does Nebraska Quilt Company offer quilting classes?

Yes. We offer quilting and sewing classes for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced quilters. We also host seasonal retreats. Visit our Classes & Events page for the current schedule and to register.

How long does shipping take?

Most US orders arrive in 3 to 5 business days. Express shipping is available at checkout. We offer $7 flat-rate shipping on most US orders and free shipping on orders over $99. We also ship internationally.

What is Nebraska Quilt Company's return policy?

You have 30 days from the delivery date to return eligible unopened items. We offer free exchanges. For full refunds, a $7.50 return shipping fee is deducted. Fabric, batting, needles, books, patterns, and sale items are non-returnable.

What payment methods does Nebraska Quilt Company accept?

We accept all major credit cards, Synchrony financing, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay Installments for orders over $50.

Who owns Nebraska Quilt Company?

Nebraska Quilt Company is owned by Loren and Karen Paquette, who acquired the shop in November 2021. Loren handles business operations and technical service; Karen is the creative director and a lifelong quilter. The store was originally opened in 1996 as Country Traditions by Kevin and Leslie Main.

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