Tucked into the charming Park Plaza Shopping Center on Hilton Head Island, Island Quilters has stitched itself into the fabric of the Lowcountry community as the Island’s go-to destination for quilting supplies, inspiration, and friendly quilting culture.
Island Quilters has more than a decade of creative legacy behind it. This boutique shop is beloved by locals and visitors alike for its bright colors, beach-inspired fabrics, and welcoming atmosphere.
A Modern Quilter’s Boutique With Island Flair
Founded by owner Beth Hanlon-Ridder, Island Quilters brings a fresh, contemporary take to quilting. It’s not your grandma’s dusty bin of thread. It’s a cheery space stocked with more than 2,000 bolts of fabric. This includes exclusive Hilton Head Island batiks designed right here to capture the spirit of the coast. These custom batiks feature iconic Lowcountry themes like dolphins, sea turtles, palms, and lighthouses. They are a favorite for vacation keepsakes or truly local quilt projects.
In addition to fabrics, the shop offers an array of notions, threads, batting, patterns, books, fat quarters, and kits. They even offer variations like “Half Packs.” These curated bundles make projects quick and fun, perfect for baby quilts or charity pieces.
A Creative Space for All Quilters
Whether you’re a seasoned quilter looking for that perfect print or a beginner sewer, Island Quilters has you covered. It is known for its helpful and friendly staff who love to offer inspiration and advice. Reviewers often praise how welcoming the team is, how well organized the store feels, and how great it is to find a quilting shop right on the island when traveling or living here full-time.
The store’s vibrant quilt gallery — with samples and ideas on display — invites visitors to dream up new projects and see fabrics in action. From bold nautical themes to playful kids prints, there’s always something to spark imagination and creativity.
A Hub for the Island Quilting Community
While Island Quilters itself focuses on retail and inspiration, Hilton Head’s broader quilting scene also includes community-oriented groups like the Palmetto Quilt Guild, which nurtures quilting as a craft and community practice across the Lowcountry — hosting meetings, workshops, and an annual Quilt Festival that draws quilters from near and far.
These interconnected quilting spaces — from Island Quilters’ bright boutique shelves to guild gatherings full of shared creativity and camaraderie — help keep the tradition of quilting thriving in this coastal corner of South Carolina.
If you’re planning a visit or looking to dive deeper into the local quilting world, Island Quilters is a must-stop — whether you walk in with a project in mind or leave with fresh inspiration to start something new!
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