Inspired to Sew is the place to get you exploring your creative genius.
Inspired to Sew is a Fabric Store, a Quilt Shop, and an Authorized Bernina and Babylock Sewing Machines Dealer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Established in January 1999, Owner Jill Reicks had started a business with friends in 1988 making gift items that were sold at craft fairs then craft shows, then through Country Sampler magazine. For a period of time, the business Lydia’s Sisters ran a vigorous wholesale business selling coasters and placemats and wall quilts to gift shops all across America. A mother of five young children, Jill engaged the services of friends and neighbors in making parts of the projects. When her youngest child was readying to go to kindergarten, it was time for a career change…perhaps go back to her teaching vocation. Then the quilt shop idea popped up and in less than six weeks, we opened our store doors in the charming town of Cresco, Iowa. In 2003, Inspired to Sew moved to Cedar Rapids and we continue to Inspire people to find their love for sewing.
With hundreds of classes each year and more than 7,000 square feet of an amazing location, we continue to strive to have the tools and talent to keep sewing alive and thriving. Sewing has grown to reach all ages and interests with a wide scope of sewing taking hold of the world. With a welcoming and inspiring environment, we will continue to work to be the store for you to have your needs met, and to be Inspired to Sew.
Fabric, Sewing Machines, Supplies & Education
