Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe

Delightful quilt designs and decor are the heart of Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe in Paynesville, Minnesota.

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Summer Cottage Visit

Upon entering the purple front door of Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe in Paynesville, Minnesota, you will feel as if you're in a summer cottage decorated in romantic pastels.

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Meet the Staff

From left:

Dale Zimmer (co-owner), April Zimmer (co-owner), Mickey Zimmer (co-owner), Carole Euerle, and Kimberly C. Tish.

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Pastel Pretties

The charming feel extends throughout the shop. "I wanted everyone to feel like they could curl up on the couch and take a nap," Mickey says. Razzberry Creek (on bed), Paris at Night (above bed), and Mint Condition (right) exemplify this welcoming feel.

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Primary Focus

Cabana Squares, Lime and Coconut,

and Lisbon are just a few of the quilts that fill displays that inspire customers.

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Yo-Yos and Triangles

Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe sticks to cottage-style florals, Civil War, 1930s, Kansas Troubles, a few baby prints, and North Woods fabrics. Drawing on deeper hues, Olivia, designed by the shop's co-owner April Zimmer, and a yo-yo mat (bedspread-in-the-making) are on display.

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Season’s Greetings

Don't forget great seasonal goodies. Christmas fabrics are displayed year-round. Frosting, a 25-Patch block quilt, is accompanied by bundles, kits, and other holiday décor.

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Happy Days

Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe owners Mickey Zimmer and April Zimmer designed and machine quilted Happy Days for Quilt Sampler magazine.

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Dots and Flowers

A variety of retro-inspired fat quarters give Happy Days a scrappy style.

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Happy Days Color Option

Exude cheerfulness with bold, novelty prints in a bright version of Happy Days. Animal prints are from Now I Know My ABC's collection by Kate Honarvar, and borders are from Color Wash by Debi Hubbs, both for Timeless Treasures Fabrics.Contact Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe to purchase a copy of the Spring/Summer 2010 issue of Quilt Sampler. Issues are also available at your local quilt shop, on newsstands, and online.

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