About Nebraska Quilt Company
Our Story
In 2018, Loren and Karen were successfully working in the corporate world, but Loren was feeling stuck. Knowing that there had to be more to life than building someone else’s dream, he started exploring personal growth and entrepreneurship. Near the end of 2020, one of their friends brought an opportunity to them — a quilt shop in Omaha was for sale! Intrigued, they looked at the shop and talked about it, but they felt that it wasn’t quite how they imagined their dream. Thanking their friend for bringing them the opportunity, Karen mentioned “If the shop in Fremont (20 miles from Omaha) was ever up for sale, that might be the right fit.” After all, it was Karen’s favorite store! It was the place she called her quilting home...
The Quilt Shop That Sparked a Vision
A few months into 2021, once again, their friend called and told them that their favorite quilt shop was up for sale. Karen was shocked! She asked again, “The shop in Fremont?” After the conversation, she started to panic and asked Loren, “If the quilt store is going up for sale, who is going to maintain my Handi Quilter machine?” Loren immediately said, “We will!” This was the opportunity they were looking for...
Becoming Nebraska Quilt Company
On Monday, July 12, 2021, Loren and Karen’s dream came true! They were the new owners of Country Traditions, carrying thousands of bolts in fabrics, widebacks, batting, and three brands of machines: Handi Quilter Longarms, Brother, and Pfaff.
In November 2021, they changed the store name to its current name, Nebraska Quilt Company. They also added Bernina and bernette sewing machines, as well as Laurastar Ironing Systems.
In July 2024, they added Bernina Longarms. In December 2024, they added Necchi Sewing Machines, featuring the Creator Series. In March 2025, Baby Lock was added to the sewing machine lineup.
Inspiring the Sewing Community
Since then, Nebraska Quilt Company delivers amazing experiences that inspire fun and creativity to the sewing community! Offering the same experiences to their employees, they want them to feel like this is a place where they can grow, thrive, and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Oh, and they do have fun doing it all, too!
They love helping the sewing community find quality domestic sewing machines, longarm quilting machines, fabrics and products that keep their favorite activity enjoyable, exciting, and fun!
Looking for Fabric Stores Near You?
If you're searching for a quality fabric shop in Nebraska, Nebraska Quilt Company is your destination. Located in historic downtown Fremont, we carry a vast selection of cotton, linen, flannel, and woven fabrics for quilting, sewing, and crafting. Whether you're working on a quilt top, a garment, or a cosplay costume, you'll find the right fabrics, notions, batting, and supplies to bring your vision to life. We also carry a full lineup of sewing machines, longarm quilting machines, and embroidery supplies from top brands. Visit us in-store or explore our full catalog online at nebraskaquiltcompany.com. Need help? Email us at contactus@nebraskaquiltcompany.com or use the chat feature on our website — we're always happy to assist.
