All the Buzz at River's Edge

Hi - I'm Gail, the owner and creative force behind River's Edge Antiques & Quilt Loft in Hayward, WI. The world of quilting, sewing and stitching is an exciting place, but can often be daunting and challenging. Will these colors look right together? How much fabric will I need? Should I use cotton or polyester batting? What's the best thread to use for my project? There are so many questions to ask when you are creating your next
piece. I've created this blog to help make navigating this process a little bit easier and share a little bit about myself and the shop. I will share tips and tricks I have learned in over 60+ years of sewing, along with ideas for projects, new products, upcoming styles and so much more!
Please feel free to leave a comment or introduce yourself below. We would love to meet you. Please keep all comments and interactions with others on this site respectful. It's best not to say anything if you unable to say something nice. Please be kind!
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Customer Loyalty Points Now Automated

Customer Loyalty Points Now Automated

Customer Loyalty Program - We have implemented an automated points system that includes our in-store shoppers as well as our online customers. Now our online customers will also get points and our in-store customers no longer have to carry a card. 

August 16, 2025 — Gail Grassel
Simple Way to Hang Small Quilted Wall Hangings

Simple Way to Hang Small Quilted Wall Hangings

Do you wonder how to hang those smaller quilted wall hangings? Use this easy method to create permanent hangers. Add a dowel rod and make custom size hangers for your projects. Works best on smaller pieces - no sagging. 

March 29, 2025 — Gail Grassel
Do You Like Mystery Quilts?

Do You Like Mystery Quilts?

Join our M50 FREE Mini-Mystery Event on March 29, 2025. Receive clues throughout the day in our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/riversedgem50mystery 

February 19, 2025 — Gail Grassel
How to Match Stripes for Quilt Binding

How to Match Stripes for Quilt Binding

Working with striped binding can be a challenge, but I will show you how easy it is to line up your stripes so that your seams will disappear and your binding will look like one continuous length.
January 05, 2025 — Gail Grassel
How About That Binding?

How About That Binding?

Tips on how to choose the size and type of binding for your next quilting project.
November 09, 2024 — Gail Grassel
2025 UFO Challenge

2025 UFO Challenge

Join our 2025 UFO Challenge and see how many unfinished projects you can complete during the year.
October 26, 2024 — Gail Grassel
The Ultimate Guide to Beginner Quilting

The Ultimate Guide to Beginner Quilting

Want to start quilting? What supplies do you need? We will guide you through the basic supply list.
September 25, 2024 — Gail Grassel
2024 Twelve Days of Christmas Box

12 Must-Have Gifts for Christmas 2024

Our 2024 Twelve Days of Christmas Gift Box is the perfect gift for you or to gift to a special friend. Open an individually wrapped present each day proceeding up to Christmas. This is a limited time offer - don't miss out!
September 08, 2024 — Gail Grassel
Basic supplies for Counted Cross Stitch

The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Counted Cross Stitching

Counted Cross Stitch is simple embroidery, done over even weave fabric, using a  "X" stitch that is portable and easy to take with when you are on-the-go.
September 01, 2024 — Gail Grassel