 The
shop name, “Faye’s Henhouse Quilts” was
inspired from Faye Grandalen’s customers. Faye and her
“hens”, otherwise known as the ladies that spend
Tuesday’s at the shop quilting, helped name the shop.
These ladies and many other customers are in awe as they walk
in the doors of this two level store to see the vast displays
of over 5,000 bolts of fabrics. Shopping at the Henhouse has
been referred to as “pure inspiration” by one
of Faye’s customers and as “instant therapy for
people who quilt” by another. There are over 100 quilting
samples featuring her favorite fabrics lining the balcony
and tall ceilings of the shop. Also on the display for customer’s
to enjoy is Faye’s collection of antique sewing machines,
along with antique knitting bowl and spinning wheel. Incorporated
into the Henhouse displays are antique washtubs and chicken
nests that came from her husband’s farm. Faye also enjoys
providing her customers with inspiration and has designed
her own patterns that are offered to customers with a purchase
of a kit.
The Henhouse offers classes all year around to quilters of
all ages. A new addition to her class roster is “Kid’s
Quilting”, offered in the summer and after school. One
young quilter claims that she was “Born to Quilt”!
Aren’t we all? Faye also holds a retreat at a Bible
Camp each February where up to 45 quilters can gather to quilt,
fellowship, and have all your meals prepared for the quilters
so they can focus on relaxing and quilting!
Faye’s Henhouse Quilts is located in the heart of the
Red River Valley in Mayville, North Dakota with easy access
from Interstate 29 and US Highway 200. The good life can be
discovered in this community comprised of friendly, caring
people, living in neighborhoods dotted with charming historic
homes and buildings. The Mayville Public Library is listed
on the National Register of Historic Places and a walk through
the charming campus of Mayville State University can be enjoyed
with its handsome redstone buildings.
Community - www.mayvilleportland.com
Mayville State University - www.mayvillestate.edu
Hours Of Operation:
Monday - Saturday 9:00 - 5:30
Tuesdays 9:00 - 9:00
Sundays by appointment only
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