Welcome to The Sewing Basket

The SEWING BASKET QUILTS AND CRAFTS is a unique fabric shop overflowing with a wonderful collection of samples, products, ideas and inspiration. Jan Rolin opened this shop in 1984 and she and her staff have created what many of her visitors refer to as a “sewer’s dream.” We offer you a vast array of materials, year-round classes and knowledgeable staff. The Sewing Basket Quilts and Crafts will help you take your crafting and creativity to a new level.

Looking for inspiration? The walls of The Sewing Basket are lined with a wide selection of amazing samples, awe-inspiring quilts and stunning fabrics that will stimulate your creativity. The shop also offers reliable Janome sewing machines, a magnificent selection of quilting and knitting books and patterns, as well as an ever-growing variety of yarns. Come to The Sewing Basket to find the most up-to-date and hard-to-find notions to help you create one-of-a-kind gifts and treasured heirlooms.

After 25 years in business Owner-Manager Janet Rolin has decided to share her Treasured Collection of quilting and sewing patterns with the rest of the world. Some of the patterns are now on this site and many more will come very soon.

Some of our patterns are available in convenient kits specially designed to save you time and money. Each pattern is carefully chosen and paired with the perfect fabric to make your sewing more enjoyable. Many of our kits are unique to The Sewing Basket and make wonderful projects or extra special gifts for your quilting friends.

The Sewing Basket’s enthusiastic staff and other talented teachers share their expertise in over 30 year-round classes for crafters of all ages and skill levels. From Beginners’ Quilting to Knitting Techniques, there is something fun and interesting for everyone. Classes are well known as fun events that spark creativity and expand your imagination. Join in the fun, improve your skills and meet people who share your interests!