Threads of Tradition, the Quilt Shop at Historic Sauder Village, celebrates the rich heritage of quilting that has been handed down to us and actively encourages the growth and development of this heritage art form. Our newly expanded shop features over 3000 square feet of space including a classroom, additional retail space and an area where volunteer quilters demonstrate hand-quilting skills every weekday and Saturdays during the Historic Village season. Although Threads of Tradition is located inside the Historic Village there is never a fee to shop. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is available to assist the quilt enthusiast in making selections from 1500 bolts of top quality cotton fabric, which covers the full spectrum of homespuns, reproductions, thimbleberries, MODA, and Bali handpaints by Hoffman. We also carry a large and ever-changing variety of books, patterns, notions and gift items.
Classes are available for beginners as well as accomplished quilters.
Eleven different teachers provide learning experiences in a large variety of quilting skills. Sign up now to join the fun and have these monthly packets sent to you. New members are welcome to join any time throughout the year. Show and Tell, demonstrations by club leader Denise Short, exclusive patterns and kits to buy, door prizes and discounts on Thimbleberries products are included in club member benefits. Threads of Tradition is also home to The Village Quilters, a local guild that meets on the first Monday of every month.