Village Stitchery

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Montgomery Mountain Charm
by Seams Sew Me for Benartex

A whimsical panel adorned with free motion quilting

Quilted Artistry from Start to Finish

Collaborating with quilters in Sanbornton, NH, and across the U.S. to manifest their artistic vision.

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Our Studio

picture of longarm in Village Stitchery studio

The Village Stitchery Standard: Hand-Guided Excellence

At Village Stitchery, we believe every quilt is a masterpiece in the making. Our studio is dedicated to the "human touch", offering longarm services that are entirely hand-guided. By forgoing computerized systems we are able to ensure that every stitch is a deliberate, artistic choice tailored to the unique personality of your quilt. This method also requires never walking away from the machine while it is in operation, a benefit in itself.

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Artistry in Every Format

Artistic Custom Quilting: For those special projects that require unique motifs, ruler work, or specialized free motion fills. We collaborate with you to create a one-of-a-kind finish that highlights your piecing.
Hand-Guided Pantographs: A perfect balance of precision and soul. We manually guide the machine through edge-to-edge pantograph patterns, allowing us to adjust for fabric tension and bulky seams, thread breaks, and bobbin run-outs recognizing them with the human eyes, ears and feel of the machine often sooner than computers are able to catch these common happenings.
Expertly Paired Supplies: Every project is finished using the same high-performance Glide Trilobal Polyester thread and Quilter's Dream batting or The Warm Company Warm & Natural or Warm & White available in our online shop. For help choosing which one is best for your quilt, visit our Batting Choice Guide.

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The Studio Thread Guide: Precision for Every Stitch

At Village Stitchery, we believe that the thread you choose is just as important as the fabric you piece. In our studio, we categorize our thread selection by its performance in your hands and under the needle.

The Gold Standard for Piecing: Aurifil

For the crispest seams and flattest blocks, we recommend Aurifil 50 wt. Cotton. Its incredibly thin yet strong profile disappears into your fabric, ensuring your points stay sharp and your bulk stays low.

Expert Choice: Use this for precision piecing and foundation paper piecing.

The Master of Longarm & Detail: Glide

There are few threads that compare to Glide Trilobal Polyester thread, our studio's go to workhorse. Its high-sheen finish and lint-free performance makes it the premier choice for quilting, intricate applique, and machine embroidery. It adds subtle "pop" of light on every stitch without the headaches of breakage.

Expert Choice: Use this for edge-to-edge quilting, custom motifs, and decorative topstitching.

The Strength for Hand-Finishing: Coats & Clark

When it's time to step away from the machine, we turn to the reliability of Coats & Clark. For the traditionalist who loves hand-quilting or the maker looking for heavy-duty security on a hand-stitched binding, this provides the grip and durability needed for a lifetime of use. It is super strong, and pre-waxed so it glides through the fabric nicely and doesn't curl up and knot while stitching.

Expert Choice: Use this for hand-quilting, securing bindings, and heavy-duty repairs.

Get Inspired!

Quilt Project Checklist

1. Choose a pattern

2. Pick out the fabric and batting that you'd like to use

3. Select the thread colors to go along with the fabric

4. Make sure you have all the tools you need to complete your project

5. Cut the fabric according to the pattern instructions

6. Stitch your pieces together

7. Quilt your completed top or have it professionally quilted by Village Stitchery. For our quilt preparation list, click here.

8. Bind as desired and label if you'd like

9. Admire your work

10. Gift your lovely quilt or place it in it's new home.

Your next quilting adventure starts right here in our online shop. We've gathered all the beautiful fabrics, essential tools, and helpful patterns you need to turn your inspiration into a finished piece of art. Whether you're hunting for a specific fabric panel, a time-saving kit, or just the perfect spool of thread, take a look around and see what catches your eye.