Hello Quilty Friends,

We hope you've loved coming to Cotton Hearts Quilt Shop! We've loved having you here and being a part of your sewing adventures. The 2026 by Annie Favorite Local Quilt Shop Contest is here, and it's an exciting time for shops all over the world to receive votes, and read the stories their quilters share!

We need your help! If Cotton Hearts happens to be your favorite Local Quilt Shop, we're asking you to please take a moment to vote for us—and maybe share a story about why you like coming to our shop—it would mean the world to us. To vote, just head over to the Local Quilt Shop Contest , click "+Add Record" and type in, Cotton Hearts Quilt Shop. If you want to, you can write a quick note about a fun memory or what keeps you coming back to see us. Be sure to fill out all the sections with a red *. Truly, every vote counts. Your stories and support are what keep us going, and we appreciate each and every one of you.

Sincerely,

Dawn, and the Cotton Hearts Crew

Be sure to stop by for your—I Voted for Cotton Hearts Quilt Shop sticker! 

This is Your Brain on Quilts!

Shop owner, Dawn Vroom, of Cotton Hearts Quilt Shop, will be the guest speaker at the String-A-Long Quilt Guild in Valparaiso, Indiana. Join her for an evening of fun, as she talks about the fascinating effects of quilting on your brain!