The Palmetto State
Welcome to South Carolina!
Beginning around the 17th century, European women of some affluence brought quilting to the United States and the Carolina’s. At that time the fabrics used in making quilts (chintz and broderie perse) were imported and quite expensive. Plus, the wealthy women of the age had plenty of time on their hands. In fact, quilting was used to show off their wealth.*
One quilting technique made popular in Charleston during the early days was English style paper piecing or ‘mosaic patchwork.’ Many of these quilts have survived even to today.
South Carolina is a not so hidden gem waiting for your visit!
Some points of interest not to be missed:
- Upstate Heritage Quilt Trail – Over 140 Barn quilts spread throughout Anderson, Oconee, Pickens and Greenville Counties.
- The Charleston Museum – one of the largest Quilt collections in the Southeast!
- McKissick Museum in Columbia
get ready to shop hop!
There are several ways (and excuses) to visit these awesome quilt shops. Many of them participate in the Row by Row Experience, now known as the Quilters Trek. You can learn more, and plan your trip by visiting their website HERE.
Also, several South Carolina Quilt Shops participate in the annual Carolina Shop Hop. You can find all the details about this years events and participating shops on their website.
It’s all about the Quilt Shops!
No matter which part of the state you visit, there’s sure to be a Quilt shop close by. Here is the most up to date list of active quilt shops in South Carolina.
bishopville
96 District Fabrics 817 N Main St, Bishopville, SC 29010 803-483-9696 96fabrics@gmail.com
bluffton
High Sewciety Boutique 21 Pritchard Street, Bluffton, SC 29910 847-738-8799 jeanette@highsewciety.com
Camden
SC Material Girls 1309 Jefferson Davis Highway, Camden, SC 29020 803-713-5488 sc.materialgirls@gmail.com
Palmetto Stitches & Quilts 405 B Rutledge Street, Camden, SC 29020 803-272-0051 info@palmettostitchesandquilts.com
Charleston
Five Eighth Seams 1888 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407 843-225-3958 sewhappy@fiveeighthseams.com
Gaffney
Quilting Sew Easy 1231 North Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340 864-649-1313 info@quiltingseweasy.com
Greenville
Bernina - We're in Stitches 2310 East North Street, Suite A, Greenville, SC 29607 864-235-5031 berninagreenville@yahoo.com
Greenwood
Palmetto Quilt and Fabric Co 202 Montague Ave, Greenwood, SC 29649 864-223-7864 palmettoquiltfabriccompany@gmail.com
Harleyville
Angel Oak Stitchery 115 E Main St, Harleyville, SC 29448 843-462-7140 angeloakstitchery@gmail.com
heath springs
The White House SC 426 North Main St, Heath Springs, SC 29058 803-273-0123
HIlton Head
Island Quilters 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head, SC 29928 843-842-4500
Landrum
Elaine's Attic 601 S Howard Ave, Landrum, SC 29356 864-457-1242 elainesattic@yahoo.com
Lexington
Sew Suite Studio - Lexington 120 Ellis Avenue Suite A, Lexington, SC 29072 803-957-0677 create@sewsuitestudio.com
Jessamine Quilt Shop 1301 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072 803-490-1031 jessaminequiltshop@gmail.com
Mount Pleasant
Fashion Fabrics 280 W Coleman Blvd, Suite C, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-5266 sewcreatively@comcast.net
Wild and Wooly 1212 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-5588 contactus@thewildandwooly.com
Murrells Inlet
Accent Sewing 4410 Hwy 17 Bypass, Unit B, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 843-357-3228 info@accentsewing.com
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Quilted Keychain Pattern (PDF)$5.00 -
Water Crystals Quilt Pattern$12.00
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Winter 3-in-1 Table Quilts Pattern$12.00
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Stargazer Quilt Pattern$12.00
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Baby Diamond Quilt Pattern$12.00
Myrtle Beach
Quilting at the Beach 3246 Waccamaw Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 843-742-5854 quiltingatthebeach1@gmail.com
ridgeland
Granny's Quilt Fabrics & More 1108 Argent Blvd, Ridgeland, SC 29936 843-645-9002 grannysfabricsridgeland@gmail.com
Rock HIll
SewEndipitous 1093A Albright Road, Rock Hill, SC 29730 980-216-9393 lisarenee@lisareneeinc.com
Simpsonville
Marietta's Quilt & Sew 3421 N Industrial Dr, Simpsonville, SC 29681 864-962-5353 info@mariettasqas.com
Summerville
Sew Suite Studio - Summervile 81 Old Trolley Road, Summerville SC 29485 843-900-5440 create@sewsuitestudio.com
People Places & Quilts 129 W Richardson Ave, Summerville, SC 29483 843-871-8872
Sumter
Heirloom Child Quilts 532 Bultman Drive, Unit 5, Sumter, SC 29150 803-305-1545 flo@heirloomchildquilts.com
Treadle Pushers Quilting 860 West Liberty St #B, Sumter, SC 29150 803-464-4403 treadlepushers@gmail.com
Surfside beach
Homespun Crafters 114 US-17 Bus, Surfside Beach, SC 29575 843-238-3622 homespun1964@aol.com
west Columbia
Creative Sewing Machine Center 517-519 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 803-936-1251
Williamston
All About Fabrics - Open to public 3 days per month 15 Broad Street, Williamston, SC 29697 864-846-8300 sales@phoenixofanderson.com
Whether you’re new to the quilting or you’ve been quilting all your life, South Carolina is definitely worth a visit!
Have you been to any of these quilt shops? Let me know your favorite in the comments!
* Reference: www.ncpedia.org
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