About Nebraska Quilt Company

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 October 2023, they added Innova Longarms and are the premier dealer in Nebraska and the surrounding area. In July 2024, they added Bernina Longarms. In December 2024, they added Necchi Sewing Machines, featuring the Creator Series.

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 we 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 local fabric shop that inspires creativity and delivers real quality, Nebraska Quilt Company is your destination. Located in historic downtown Fremont, Nebraska, we carry a vast selection of cotton, linen, flannel, silk, spandex, rayon, denim, polyester, twill, and woven fabrics for all your quilting, sewing, and craft projects. Whether you're working on a garment, a quilt top, or upholstery, you'll find the right textiles, notions, buttons, and dyes by the yard to bring your vision to life.From hobbyists to professionals, customers across the region looking for the closest fabric store to me, upholstery stores in my area, or even options like Joann Fabric nearby, find what they need right here. We also carry a wide range of sewing machines, embroidery supplies, and quilting essentials — everything to keep your favorite activity exciting and creative.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.