Business Details
14 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Sewing & Quilting Supplies in Decorah
Founded in 2012 by Jess Rediske and her mother Roxanne Schnitzler, Red-Roxy Quilt Co has grown from a local quilt shop into a thriving hub for sewing, quilting, and embroidery enthusiasts. Our journey began with a shared passion for crafting and a vision to create a space where creativity flourishes. Over nine years in our Downtown Decorah location, we expanded our offerings to include a comprehensive selection of fabrics, tools, and machines while establishing a reputation for community engagement through classes and events. In 2023, we relocated to a larger, light-filled space on Short Street to better serve our customers, complete with a coffee bar to encourage connection and inspiration.Our expertise spans quilting cottons, flannels, minky fabrics, and BERNINA sewing machines, complemented by hands-on education for all skill levels. We prioritize accessibility, offering beginner guidance and emphasizing that 'done is better than perfect' to empower creators. Beyond retail, we operate Red's Retreat & Guesthouse, providing a dedicated 1,100-square-foot quilting space for group projects. With decades of combined experience, our team remains committed to fostering creativity through curated products, expert instruction, and a welcoming environment where every stitch tells a story.
Services
Sewing Classes
Quilting Supplies
Embroidery Machines
Fabric Selection
Machine Mastery
Craft Retreats
Notion Kits
Thread Selection
Project Workshops
Sewing Tools
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of specialized expertise in quilting and sewing education
- Our inventory includes curated selections of quilting cottons, flannels, and minky fabrics
- We provide hands-on instruction with BERNINA machine mastery classes
- Our 1,100-square-foot retreat space accommodates group quilting projects
- We combine retail expertise with hospitality through Red's Retreat & Guesthouse
Services
Sewing Classes
We offer comprehensive sewing instruction for all skill levels, from beginner quilting basics to advanced machine embroidery techniques. Our calendar features project-based learning, clothing alterations, and BERNINA machine mastery sessions. Classes emphasize practical skills while fostering creative expression through hands-on projects.
Quilting Supplies
Our inventory includes premium quilting cottons, flannels, and minky fabrics alongside essential notions like rulers, scissors, and specialty threads. We curate diverse patterns and trinkets to support both traditional and modern quilting styles, ensuring crafters find materials matching their creative vision.
Machine Sales
We provide a full line of BERNINA and Bernette sewing, quilting, and embroidery machines with expert guidance for selection and setup. Our staff offers technical support and accessories to optimize machine performance, ensuring customers maximize their investment in quality sewing equipment.
Craft Retreats
Red's Retreat & Guesthouse features a dedicated 1,100-square-foot quilting space accommodating up to 13 crafters. Our retreat packages include table rentals, project guidance, and hospitality amenities like coffee stations to create immersive creative experiences for groups and special occasions.
Holiday Projects
We host annual holiday workshops creating decorative items like embroidered gift trays, in-the-hoop Christmas cards, and festive table runners. These short-duration classes focus on quick, satisfying projects using seasonal patterns and materials to produce meaningful gifts.
People
Jess Rediske
Owner & Founder
Jess co-founded Red-Roxy Quilt Co with her mother in 2012, growing it into a triple-sized business before buying full ownership in 2022. She specializes in machine embroidery instruction and retreat coordination, emphasizing accessible creativity through community-building initiatives.
Questions
What types of sewing classes do you offer?
We provide beginner quilting basics, BERNINA machine mastery, clothing alterations, and project-based workshops for all skill levels.
Do you carry specialty quilting fabrics?
Yes, we stock premium quilting cottons, flannels, and minky fabrics alongside specialty patterns and notions.
Can I purchase BERNINA sewing machines at your shop?
Yes, we offer the complete line of BERNINA and Bernette machines with expert consultation and accessories.
Do you have group quilting retreat facilities?
Our Red's Retreat location provides a 1,100-square-foot space for group projects with table rentals and hospitality amenities.
Are holiday crafting workshops available?
Yes, we host seasonal workshops creating decorative items like embroidered cards and festive table runners.
Reviews (5)
Geena T.
Nov 17, 2021
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Such a nice shop and the staff is very friendly and helpful! Planning on buying a machine soon. I have been told they have great support and classes.
MonaQuilts
Jan 24, 2021
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The selection of fabrics is nice. The look of the store is inviting with lots of samples hanging. The staff were friendly and helpful. Watch out for purchases of kits that do not include a pattern.
Julie Mansfield
Dec 06, 2020
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I drive 50 miles just to go here because it's worth it!
EXCELLENT selection of fabric, sewing notions, kits and the staff is very helpful and very kind. PLUS! There's a great ice cream shop just across the street! Reasonably priced as well.
EXCELLENT selection of fabric, sewing notions, kits and the staff is very helpful and very kind. PLUS! There's a great ice cream shop just across the street! Reasonably priced as well.
Donna Murphy
Oct 21, 2020
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Always helpful and courteous, a Bernina dealership and classes. Many beautiful fabrics, books, thread, embroidery designs. I highly recommend this quilt shop!
Jean Solberg
Aug 01, 2020
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It's always a great day when I visit Roxy's! It was easy to find fun projects to do. All of the staff are friendly and helpful.