About Hip Stitch
A modern quilt shop where creativity meets community. Learn about our story, our team, and our mission to create a welcoming space for quilters and sewists of all skill levels.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I'm Suzanne Kelly, and I opened Hip Stitch in 2008 with a simple dream: to create a modern, welcoming space where Albuquerque’s sewing community could come together, feel inspired, and make beautiful things.
Over the years, Hip Stitch has grown in so many ways, from our bright and colorful shop to the many classes we teach, the charities we support, and even designing and printing our own fabrics in collaboration with local artists. Whether you're brand new to sewing or you've been stitching for decades, Hip Stitch is a space for you. I’m so glad you're here.
The store hosts classes, supports local charities through sewing, and even prints original fabrics featuring designs from community artists. Hip Stitch remains a welcoming space for sewists and crafters of all ages and abilities.
Meet Our Team
Elizabeth
Assistant (to the) Ringmaster
Elizabeth's mom taught her to sew clothes for her Barbies at 8, and she's been crafting ever since. When she's not sewing, you can catch her making funny videos for Hip Stitch’s social media pages, hanging out with her dogs, or reading one of her 1400 books.
Julia
Chaos Coordinator
Julia is the glitter and glue that keeps Hip Stitch running smoothly, handling behind-the-scenes tasks for the past few years. When she's not quilting, you can find her rewriting 80s and 90s pop songs with lyrics all about sewing, quilting, and crafts.
Catherine
Bossy Grandma
Catherine is most often found at the cutting counter, chatting with customers, helping with quilting math, folding panels, and spreading kindness wherever she goes. At home, she tends to her impressive collection of houseplants and loves sharing photos of them with her coworkers.
Ellen
Crazy Machine Embroidery Lady
Kimberbell Queen Ellen hosts the Kimberbellas and works the floor most Sundays and Mondays. She is a whiz at machine embroidery and often wears what she makes. When not working at Hip Stitch, she enjoys reading “bodice ripper” novels!
Becky
Etsy Extraordinaire
Always a calming presence, Becky works on our Etsy shop, occasionally on the floor, and makes store samples. She loves to quilt, is a Kimberbella, and her spice rack is alphabetized.
Phebe
Fabric Fulfillment Fiend
Phebe makes precuts, commands the shipping table, and cuts and folds panels fresh off the bolt. She mostly stays in the office with her headphones on, listening to Japanese pop music.
Hip Stitch in the Community
At Hip Stitch, we believe in the power of giving back to our local Albuquerque community and the world beyond. We're at our best when we create with purpose and support others through our craft.
We invite you to join one of our monthly charity sewing groups, where your time and talents can make a meaningful impact:
Basket of Hope
Women 2B
Preemie Pillows
Creature Comforts
Want to get involved? Learn more about each group and how to join on our Classes page.
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