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Authorized Pfaff Sewing Machine Sales & Service Shop
Your Sewing, Quilting & Embroidery Destination!
Our quilt shop is located in a beautiful, historic home on State Street in Hampshire, Illinois. Shop with us today for:
- Thousands of fabrics (biggest batik selection around)!
- Authorized PFAFF dealer for machine sales and service
- Sewing, embroidery, and quilting notions
- Expert instruction with our many classes
- Shop our unique kits, sewing, embroidery & quilting supplies
We offer new and pre-owned sewing machines, education in fabrics arts, the highest level of service, and a wonderful selection! We serve quilters and sewing customers online and in-person. We're your go-to quilt store for local shopping from McHenry county, Kane county, Cook county, and northwestern Illinois (and beyond)! We love shop hoppers and participate in the All Illinois Quilt Shop Hop! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is ready to serve you!
Shop Hours:
Weekly - Watch Tuesday Live on Facebook!
Weekly - Watch Tuesday Live on Facebook!
Shop with us!
Tues.- Fri., 10 am - 3 pm
& Sat., 10 am-4 pm
⭐Extended Hours⭐
2nd Thursdays
Late Night Shopping until 8 pm
& 2nd Sundays, 12-4 pm
Weekly - Watch Tuesday Live on Facebook!
Weekly - Watch Tuesday Live on Facebook!
Weekly - Watch Tuesday Live on Facebook!
Tune in to Tuesday LIVE on Facebook!
Watch as we chat about fun new fabrics, cool classes,
machine sales, and our quilt shop news.
Check our Facebook events page
for our online live events (4 pm Central Time).
CLICK HERE to view upcoming
FB LIVE dates
Choose the Annual Membership that's tailored for you!
CREATIVATE™
This membership is a digital toolkit designed for sewists, embroiderers, and crafters. Paid subscriptions grant immediate access to thousands of embroidery and crafting design files from the Creativate™ library. They also unlock additional features within the embroidery software platform, including QR code generation, advanced wizards, stitch editors, and embellishment and digitizing functions.
Note - this system replaces the older mySewnet software and connects to your machine for project transfer, with paid tiers unlocking more features like advanced stitch editing and digitizing. Key Features & Components:
- Design Software: Tools for embroidery, crafting, and cutting, available on desktop (PC/Mac) and mobile.
- Inspiration & Learning: A library of projects, tutorials, and how-to videos to guide users.
- Cloud Storage: For saving designs and accessing them from different devices.
- Machine Connectivity: Seamlessly connects with CREATIVATE-enabled Pfaff, Singer, and Husqvarna Viking machines.
- Design Library: Access to thousands of design files with paid subscriptions.
How it Works:
- Create an Account: You need a CREATIVATE account to use the software. Visit us to get set up!
- Choose Your Plan: Options include free access and paid subscriptions (Essential, Extra, Elite) for more features.
- Download/Access: Get the app from the Microsoft Store for Windows or the website for Mac/other devices.
- Connect Your Machine: Set up your CREATIVATE-enabled embroidery or cutting machine to transfer designs. We can help!
Have fun with PFAFF machines - we'll show you how!
If you just want MORE excitement with your projects, let's talk! We love our machines...
Add creative flair to your sewing and quilting with decorative stitches and fun techniques!
Add creative flair to your sewing and quilting with decorative stitches and fun techniques!
Add creative flair to your sewing and quilting with decorative stitches and fun techniques!
Add creative flair to your sewing and quilting with decorative stitches and fun techniques!
Add creative flair to your sewing and quilting with decorative stitches and fun techniques!
Take a stroll through our shop...
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Hello, friends, we have a shop update:
Update to “The check’s in the mail”
policy for our repeat customers:
If your name is in the spiral notebook for suspended sale (“IOU a check”), please note, the last day we will accept deferred mail-in payments to avoid credit card charges in April 15th, 2026.
Thank you for your understanding!
We value your business and love
having you visit us.
We're an authorized PFAFF Machine Dealer for Sales & Service
You deserve a machine to make your sewing, quilting or embroidery dreams come true!
Why choose Pfaff? Pfaff is German engineered. It has been around since 1862! This brand has an integrated IDT foot, which means the machines are made for quilters. There's a large assortment of presser feet for a variety of techniques, too! PFAFF is a brand we feel confident in and standing behind.
Why choose Stitching On State for your new Pfaff?
- You get one on one attention from a friendly, knowledgeable staff.
- We have over 100 years of combined experience in the quilting industry.
- We have a certified Pfaff technician on staff for timely tune-ups and repairs.
- You receive several hours of one on one training for your specific machine purchase.
- You receive a 15% discount for one year on all non-sale merchandise from the day you purchased your machine. This allows an excellent opportunity to explore additional accessories for your model as well as the fabric, patterns, books, batting, thread, and notions that we carry (excludes classes).
- Your first cleaning after one year is free.
Drop in or schedule a machine demo appointment for a hands-on experience with undivided attention at (847) 683-4739.
Tues. to Fri. 10 - 3 & Sat. 10 - 4
290 S. State St., Hampshire, IL
Take a look at the new PFAFF® expression™ Sewing Machines!
Create beautiful stitches with PFAFF!
If you've always relied on "the basics", maybe it's time to try new tricks with your sewing, quilting, and embroidery! We have machines for every level of sewist - including beginner machines, lightweight travel models, and the most impressive machines with hundreds of stiches, embroidery designs, and state-of-the-art features! If you've never tried quilting in the hoop or free motion quilting with a PFAFF, let's talk!
Expand your creativity with new design tricks!
Have you ever tried embellishing with embroidery? Beyond basic monogramming, there's a world of artistic expression at your fingertips with PFAFF machines! Design the most beautiful gifts, personalize bags, totes, and clothing, or find thrift store goodies and add a special touch with embellishments to give it excitement and flair! You can recharge your wardrobe with flowers, geometric prints, special hem designs & MORE!
Machine quilting at its finest!
Enjoy the satisfaction of quilting at home! From in-the-hoop fun to freemotion art, the sky's the limit!
We have classes, machine demos, and a world of artistic expression at your fingertips!
If you've been rocking the basic sewing life for a while and ready to take it to the next level, we have a world of possibilities ready for you to discover. Let our expert team help you find your next creative passion!
This is not your grandma's machine!
She may have given you a machine that's a workhorse and full of nostalgia, but you might be ready to add a second machine for the extra excitement you've been looking for in your projects. Thread art is thrilling to discover for the first time! Sure, these machines can personalize and monogram, but have you ever tried advanced embroidery? PFAFF makes it SO EASY with hundreds of designs at your fingertips. Each machine purchase comes with the training you need to be successful with your machine. We give you confidence!
PFAFF® creative™ 4.5 sewing & embroidery machine
Turn The Ordinary Into The Extraordinary
The PFAFF® creative™ 4.5 sewing and embroidery machine offers a wide range of impressive features, exclusive technology and diversity of designs.
Highlights
- One of the largest embroidery areas on the market and with one of the largest turnable hoops on market, work with up to 14.2" x 13.8"
- IDT™ Integrated Dual Feed + Start/Stop button
- Stitch Creator™ feature & 480 stitches
- Basic Shape Creator™ feature
- Precise positioning with large touch screen
- Precise Positioning for embroidery
PFAFF® performance icon™ Sewing Machine
Ultimate Performance And Connectivity
Only from PFAFF®—a comprehensive and innovative sewing experience that truly delivers to your highest expectation. Connect to Wifi and mySewnet™ embroidery library.
Highlights
- Extra large sewing space
- Huge Multi-Touch Screen with Smart Digital Interface
- Connectivity to Wifi and mySewnet™
- Exceptional LED lighting
- 522 stitches plus ActivStitch™ technology for customization
- Automatic needle threader
- Enhanced Original IDT™ technology
PFAFF® expression™ 710 Purple Sewing Machine
- Color touch screen
- Large sewing space
- Original IDT™ System
- Automatic presser foot lift
- Self-adjusting tension
- 245 stitches up to 9mm
PFAFF® ambition™ 610 Sewing Machine
A Standout From The Crowd
Command your creativity with the ambition™ 610 sewing machine. Durable technology and artful operation make this machine stand out from the crowd.
The Original IDT™ System
Integrated Dual Feed only from PFAFF®, precisely feeds all types of fabric from the top and bottom for perfect stitching every time.
PFAFF® LCD Screen
Get all the sewing information you need directly on a 71.5mm x 34.5mm (2.8" x 1.4") screen.
Large Sewing Space
The sewing area to the right of the needle is 200mm (7.87"), great for large sewing projects.
Large Number of Stitches
Be astonished by the fascinating selection of 110 high-quality stitches – unique embellishments, stitched perfectly up to 7mm.
PFAFF® ambition™ 620 Sewing Machine
The craftperson’s most dependable tool.
With intuitive functionality and limitless potential, discover the difference of enduring precision in the PFAFF® ambition™ 620 Sewing Machine.
The Original IDT™ System
Integrated Dual Feed only from PFAFF®, precisely feeds all types of fabric from the top and bottom for perfect stitching every time.
Large Sewing Space
The sewing area to the right of the needle is 200mm (7.87"), great for large sewing projects.
PFAFF® LCD Screen
Get all the sewing information you need directly on a 71.5mm x 34.5mm (2.8" x 1.4") screen.
Large Number of Stitches
Be astonished by the fascinating selection of 136 high-quality stitches – unique embellishments, stitched perfectly up to 7mm.
LAUNCH ALERT - creative elevate™ 680 sewing & embroidery machine
The newest PFAFF machine can be ordered now for $3,999
Add embroidery as an optional upgrade for $1,899
(or, enjoy the full embroidery combo for $4,999) Special offer May 1st - 31st, 2026
This versatile model delivers a bold and exciting concept for PFAFF: a modular embroidery option, giving you one powerful sewing machine with the choice to add embroidery either as a bundled package or an optional upgrade. It’s all the core PFAFF capabilities you love, with the flexibility to elevate your sewing with embroidery!
LIVE YOUR BEST CREATIVE LIFE WITH PFAFF®!
PFAFF® creative performance™ 950
Experience the Art of Sewing and Embroidery
Ideal for passionate sewists, the creative performance™ 950 sewing and embroidery machine fulfills every sewing aspiration, offering features for utility sewing, garment making, quilting, embroidery and more.
This machine was crafted with many top-of-the-line features like mySewnet™ connectivity, tablet-like capacitive touch screen and precision you depend on.
PFAFF® admire™ air 6000 Black Coverlock Machine -
One-Touch Electronic Air-Threading Loopers
- Coverlock capability and 23 stitches with 5/4/3/2 threading
- Easy stitch selection dial with optimum thread tension set automatically
- Exceptional lighting with 5 LEDs
- Extension table included and spacious sewing area
- Free arm
