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A Stitch in Time - Happenings at Reproduction Fabrics


 

A Message from Margo, Fabric Historian and Owner of Reproduction Fabrics

A Stitch in Time: My Journey with Reproduction Fabrics  

In 1981, I decided to take a leap of faith, leaving behind a 15-year career as a Medical Technologist. I often joke that I simply "changed needles" when I opened my first fabric store in Newcastle, WY. At the time, JCPenney had just announced the closure of their fabric departments nationwide, and I saw an opportunity to bring fabric back to the community.  

When I first started in the business, finding just one shelf of reproduction fabrics in a store was thrilling to me. Today, I still have customers walk into my store who are amazed by the sheer variety of reproductions available in the market. It’s incredible to see how far the industry has come!  

Fast forward to 1987, when I celebrated my 40th birthday by purchasing a quilt shop in Bozeman, MT. A decade later, in 1997, I launched my first website (with help from my husband Ron)—a bold move that allowed me to begin shipping fabrics to customers around the world. Today, I’m thrilled to serve a vibrant and creative customer base that includes costume designers for TV, movies, theater, opera, and re-enactors and of course quilters!  

I’ve handled all kinds of "fabric emergencies," including a Friday-afternoon call from a New York costume designer who needed material delivered for a Monday TV scene. No two days are alike, but the joy of helping people bring their projects to life keeps me inspired!  

My goal has always been to provide the best reproduction fabrics for quilt and garment projects. I’ve even written for "Dress" (Costume Society of America) and love diving into fabric history—like why we call them polka dots or the fascinating bans on printed cottons in 18th-century Europe.  And I have had a chance to design and produce my own fabric lines as well, mostly based on my vintage sample books from 1830s, 1860s and the Civil War Eras. 

Here’s to preserving the past one stitch at a time! 


Thank You for Supporting Local Quilt Shop Day!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating Local Quilt Shop Day yesterday. Whether you stopped by in person or supported us online, your encouragement and enthusiasm mean the world to us!

To those who came to the shop, attended Margo’s history presentations, and met our special guest, Rose Werner—thank you for making the day so special. We loved sharing our passion for fabric, history, and community with you.

For our online supporters, your orders, messages, and engagement remind us why we do what we do. Your continued support helps keep the quilting community vibrant and thriving!

We are so grateful for each and every one of you. Here's to more stitching, sharing, and celebrating together! 

 


Thank You for Joining Our 2025 BOM Club! 

We’re so thrilled by the amazing response to our 2025 Block of the Month (BOM) Club! A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who signed up – we can’t wait to get started and see the stunning creations unfold. We have over 55 people signed up for our program including several international participants!  

If you’ve been thinking about joining, it’s not too late – a couple of spots are still open! We were able to get extra fabric and expand the program.  Don’t miss your chance to explore the Endless Design Possibilities of Star Blocks alongside the wonderful Margo Krager and our vibrant quilting community. The first shipment will go out next week! We have a HARD cap at 58 participants, so don't delay.

Last Chance for Our Around the Block Quilt!

All our patterns for the Around the Block Quilt are sold OUT!  We only have 1 kit left—discounted to $120!

This charming quilt features yarn-dyed ‘cross stitch’ fabric in green (like fresh grass!) and a woven plaid border with navy and green for a polished, textured finish.

PLUS, we’re offering the sample quilt we made to display in the store for sale at $175—a perfect option for anyone who loves this design but doesn’t have time to sew!

This quilt is the perfect home warming gift!