Country Fabrics & Quilting

They rented a small shop in downtown Brainerd. At that time they sewed to save money as there were no Targets. They sold lingerie fabric, quilted nylon for snowmobile suits, knits and high-end fabrics. They taught classes on how to sew bras, girdles, business suits, snowmobile suits and more. Over time, the business shifted from specialty fabrics to quilting classes and supplies. They started with 100 bolts of fabric and hoped that the ‘fad’ would last.

Country Fabrics & Quilting were also one of the first quilt shops to add sewing machines in Brainerd. Despite being told by the sales representative that selling machines and fabric would not work, 45 years later here they are still selling machines. Currently they are dealers for Bernina, BabyLock & Handi-Quilter. They have a full-time technician, and service all brands of sewing machines and sergers.

Country Fabrics & Quilting embark on the fifth decade of business by welcoming the third generation of “women who sew.” Owner Deb’s daughter, Steffani, brings a fresh set of eyes and ideas. Her degree in design, her skills in technology, plus the fact that she is fearless, offer a great new perspective.