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6 Networking Tips for Quilt Store Owners

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Networking has a reputation for being awkward. Forced small talk, a stack of business cards you’ll never look at again, or rooms full of strangers who all seem to know each other already. It’s enough to make any small business owner find a reason to put it at the end of their to-do list.

Should You Offer Longarm Quilting Services? Here’s How to Decide

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:27:52 GMT

If you’re running a quilt shop, chances are you’ve heard the question before: “Do you offer longarm quilting?”

Should Quilt Shops Sell Yarn? How To Test New Categories Without Risk

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Quilting and knitting overlap more than you might think — and that crossover is exactly why yarn keeps coming up as a natural next category for quilt shops. Adding it to your product mix sounds appealing, until you dive into the details.

6 Ways To Drive Fabric Store Impulse Purchases

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

What if you could increase your sales by 15% without having to buy more inventory, run more ads, or stay open longer?

The Future of Quilt Shops: Expanding Into Needle Art, Crochet, and Embroidery

Brad Tanner — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:15:00 GMT

It’s no secret — the retail landscape has shifted more in the last few years than it did in the previous 20. Between the headlines of big-box bankruptcies like Joann Fabrics and the surge of a new, younger generation of makers walking through your doors, the message is clear: Quilt shops are evolving.

Fabric Inventory Management: 5 Tips & Software Tools

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Inventory management matters for every retailer — but in a fabric store, it’s a little more complex.

7 Loyalty Program Metrics Every Quilt Shop Owner Should Track in {{year}}

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Most quilt shops measure loyalty program success by counting new sign-ups. They track total points distributed and calculate reward redemption rates.

8 Quilt Shop Display Ideas To Try Today

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Good displays sell for you. In some cases, they can improve sales by up to 478%.

How Color Psychology Influences Buying Behavior in Quilt Shops

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:32:01 GMT

Quilters don’t shop for fabric the same way people shop for hardware or groceries.

Lighting for Quilt Shops: How To Showcase Fabrics Accurately (and Boost Sales)

spencerwright@rainpos.com (Spencer Wright) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:52:50 GMT

Quilters don’t typically buy on impulse. They match colors to existing projects, coordinate prints, and choose fabrics that need to work together perfectly.