La Porte is Quickly Becoming Quilters Haven On Galveston Bay
And Sew it began
La Porte is home to one of the first quilting retreats in the Houston area. “And Sew It Began: Pieceful Stitches,” is a beautifully renovated retreat and quilt shop located near historic Main Street at 211 South 1st St. This stunningly unique business is quickly becoming a haven for sewers, quilters, scrapbookers, and crafting individuals of all kinds.
The renovated 1913 Sears kit house provides a cozy retreat with comfort, space, and enough old-world charm to create something beautiful with friends. The business also provides a large state-of-the-art studio with great lighting, design walls, and comfortable chairs.
The And Sew it Began storefront is located at 212 W Main St. Store hours for purchasing all your crafting needs are Monday - Friday 10 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 10 am-4:00 pm, and closed on Sunday. To make reservations, learn about the variety of classes, or discover more information visit andsewitbegan.com
PAINTED PONY ‘N QUILTS
Not many local businesses can claim a history of over thirty years and a customer base that spans the Greater Houston area and stretches as far as Louisiana. The Painted Pony 'n Quilts has been a centerpiece of La Porte since 1985. The family-owned and operated business has a well-renowned reputation for exceptional service and quality products.
The jovial staff are quick to greet customers with a smile and show them around the vast store space, while chatting excitedly about various sewing and craft projects. The shop offers every item a quilter, seamstress or occasionally crafty person could ever dream up. The store is dominated from end to end with over TEN-THOUSAND bolts of high-quality fabrics in every color, shade, pattern, season, and texture available. In addition, there are supplies galore, from a variety of grid rulers and stunningly complex quilts on display to a plethora of thimbles and needles. The Painted Pony 'n Quilts also offers quilting classes, books, patterns, gifts, Janome sewing machines and sergers, and even sewing furniture. The enormous selection is something you have to see to believe. Swing on by and see how your holidays just got a whole lot craftier.
Painted Pony 'n Quilts is located at 1015 S. Broadway and is open Monday through Friday 10-5 and Saturday 10-4. For more information call 281-471-5735 or visit them at ppnq.com.
