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If you're in the area, please stop by and visit us! Some of the items you will find when you visit are cotton fabric,
100% wool fabric, patterns, books, notions, punchneedle supplies, needle felting supplies and rug hooking supplies. We are located in a
wonderful house built in the 1770's that welcomes you with warmth as soon as you walk in. SHOPPE PHOTO GALLERY
Take Route 495 to Exit 28 for Boxborough.
At the end of the exit ramp follow the sign
toward Boxborough on Route 111.
Travel 1.5 miles.
Stow Road will be on your
right hand side - turn right.
We are in the large yellow house on the right, #61.
SEE YOU SOON!!
Map of 61 Stow Rd, Boxborough, MA 01719-1802, US
Tuesday thru Friday 10 to 5
Saturday 10 to 4, Sunday Noon to
4
CLOSED Monday
Shop Phone Number: 978-266-9102
Online customers call: 866-266-9104
 Shoppe History
 The Quilted Crow was launched as "The Quilted Garden", an on-line shop in July of 1999 -
starting out with 50 items in inventory.
Wendy Daugherty started the business out of her love for quilting, but in 2001, with 5 active
sons and a very successful growing business, Wendy decided to sell and focus her time on her
family. So in April of 2001, Wendy sold the on-line business to Marianne Kennedy.
In
November of 2002 Marianne opened up the "brick and mortar" part of the
shop in Boxborough MA adjacent to a tea shop . . . what could go better
than "tea and quilts"? She changed the name to "The Quilted Crow"
to reflect her love of folk art. Unfortunately, the tea shop
closed September 2009. But, fortunately for us, and for you, we quickly took over that space and have doubled the size of The Quilted Crow!
Marianne decided to sell The Quilted Crow so that she
could spend more time with her family and in July of 2006, Donna Ellis
and Linda Ficaro purchased The Quilted Crow.
In
May of 2007 Sue Loring joined with Donna Ellis to form a new
partnership. Since then, The Quilted Crow has grown in size and
reputation to be known as a place of learning and inspiration for many
quilters and needle work enthusiasts alike.
And
as of January 2011, Sue has taken the role as sole owner of The Quilted
Crow. With the help of her more than excellent staff and some of
the most talented teachers in New England, she hopes to continue to
inspire and teach you to create works of art and family heirlooms that
will bless family and friends for generations.
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Rick, Sue & Buddy
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Sue's Story
The charming warmth of quilts always attracted me and I envied those
families who possessed such heirlooms. In 1997 I realized I had more time to myself as my
son became more independent. I stumbled across HGTV's Simply Quilts and
convinced a friend to take a beginner quilt class with me. The obsession birthed and grew quickly
with every quilt show and shop hop I could find! At the urging of my quilt teacher, I joined one quilt guild and then a
second...and third! (Once per month wasn't enough!) Family vacations always
included side trips to local quilt shops, much to my son's dismay! My
husband, Rick, feeds my addiction on a regular basis seeking out new shops for me to explore
where ever we go. He's a keeper!!!!!!!
(The key is to feed him
well while traveling!) Becoming an employee of The Quilted Crow in Jan. 2006 was such a
thrill! It wasn't work at all! (And to think I got PAID for it too!!!) Life was good! The wonderful
customers and friends that visit me at work make it most
enjoyable. Donna's invitation to team up with her was an exciting
thought. Rick's strong support for this next step of my life made the
decision even more enticing. It's wonderful to be able to work at something I am so
passionate about! Now
that I am the sole owner of 'The Crow', Rick, my soul mate and best
friend, spends as much time as he can helping out and
providing daily encouragement.
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Why Folk Art?
Some may wonder why we have chosen to focus on folk art quilting.
That's a good question; because there are so many other styles of
quilting that are just as beautiful. But we feel a strong love for folk
art, for its connection to our American heritage, and as an art form
which represents generations who
"learned at the knee." For these reasons we offer you fabrics, quilt patterns, block-of-the-month-kits,
punchneedle supplies, needle felting supplies and kits, which reflect and exemplify folk art. Our
experienced and knowledgeable staff is available to assist and encourage you with
your special projects. Sue, Rick & The Rest of the Flock
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Come Meet our Amazing Staff
| Beth
Beth is an inspired longarm quilter,
designer, painter, cross-stitcher, knitter and crafter.
| Janet
Janet has a passion for needle work
and rug hooking and teaches our
punchneedle embroidery class. | Skip Skip has been stitching since the age of six! She loves traditional applique and teaches at The Crow. |
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| Maureen
Maureen's talents include quilting,
wool applique and maintaining
our website. |
Rose
Rose's gifts include quilting,
designing, wool applique and teaching.
She is also a shoppe helper, our
shipper and Block-of-the-Month
Coordinator.
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Cheryl
Cheryl is an avid quilter who
recently joined
us as our kit designer.
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