If you're in the area, please stop by and visit with us! In addition to fabric, patterns, books etc. We also have folk art items to tempt you. 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 follow sign toward Boxborough on Route 111. Stay on 111 for 1.5 miles - Stow Road will be on your right hand side - take a right - we are in the large yellow house on the right #61. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!
Map of 61 Stow Rd, Boxborough, MA 01719-1802, US
 

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday and Monday CLOSED

Shop Phone Number: 978-266-9102

Our shop is located next door to The Teapot Cafe, serving afternoon tea or lunch!
 

The Quilted Crow was launched as "The Quilted Garden", an online 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 Garden 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.

In July of 2006 Donna Ellis and Linda Ficaro purchased The Quilted Crow.

Donna's Story

I made my first quilt, a baby’s quilt, while pregnant with my youngest child in the early 1980s’. My mother-in-law had made one for my oldest child so in order to keep all things equal at least in the beginning I set out to learn how to make a quilt for my youngest.

Even while caring for a toddler I had time to cut and sew the many little pieces into blocks and the blocks into a quilt top. I worked tirelessly at the many quilting stitches that bound the top, batting and backing together. I was glad to have a project to work on while the rest of my family slept. I required very little sleep in my last trimester. My baby’s quilt was ready by the time she was born. I caught the “quilting bug” with that first experience.

Like many of you I love crafts because I love making things with my own two hands. I feel I have accomplished something and used my time constructively. Over the years, my wonderful, supportive husband has said to me as I complained about my current job, “Follow your passion! You love crafts! Open a craft store!” The timing wasn’t right. until my sister-in-law Linda informed me she was interested in buying a quilt shop only if she could find someone to share the experience. I told her she found her partner!

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 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.  (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! 

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 during business hours for assistance with projects.

Donna & Sue
Owners, The Quilted Crow Inc. .

Shoppe Customer Service:
Janet M and Patty

Skip and Cathy

Our Kit Specialists:
Elaine, Kathy and Janet W