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Win Your Way to a Quilting Cruise Getaway! Set your course to two or more Shop Hops in 2025, and you may win one of two 7-night quilting cruise adventures.          

Looking for a festive weekend project that combines creativity and family time? The Dashwood Christmas Advent Calendar panel is just the ticket. This charming holiday project is perfect for beginner sewists, and it’s also a […]

The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently talked to Koleene Herlocker and Jen Gasper, owners of Shop Hop Inc, as part of the newspaper’s recurring My Biz feature. The article explains how Shop Hops work […]

Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 PM CT Mark your calendars and join us on Facebook for our live prize drawing event! Nearly 200 prizes will be awarded to participants thanks to our numerous Shop Hop sponsors […]

We are excited to announce the return of the All Iowa Shop Hop Showcase at the 2024 Iowa State Fair. Entries in the Quilting Division that use any of the 2024 All Iowa Shop Hop […]

Despite our best efforts, occasionally we discover an error or needed correction after our magazine goes to print.  And, sometimes our stores change their contact information or store hours after the magazine goes to print.  […]

Island Batik brings the timeless art of Batik to life in the heart of Bali! As creators of exceptional Batik fabrics, we take pride in weaving together the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia with contemporary […]

Shop Hop Inc and their popular series of quilt shopping events were recently featured in the Travel and Adventures section of Next Avenue. This nonprofit journalism website is a national publication for older adults. As […]

The love of sewing began at the age of four for our founder, Jessica Barrera, and continues to be the driving force in everything we do at Sallie Tomato. Our passion is to design quality […]

The impact that Shop Hop Inc is having on quilt shops across the country was recently featured by the Craft Industry Alliance. We are thrilled to be recognized by this organization that serves as a […]

In 2024 there will be 12 exciting Shop Hop events to choose from. Join us for more Great Sewing Adventures™ across the country.  We’re busy planning new Shop Hop events with many of the same […]

From the day we rolled out the world’s first hemstitch sewing machine in 1893, our Swiss heritage has defined us. But today, 130 years later, it’s our passion for innovation that continues to drive us. You see […]

Florals are blooming everywhere on fabric these days and it is the perfect time to sew up a new project! Maywood Studio is known for beautiful florals, harmonious color, and creative panels. Their floral collections […]

While many people know that the OLFA® rotary cutter was introduced in 1979, our story really begins in 1956. In 1956 Mr. Yoshio Okada, the founder of OLFA CORPORATION, invented the world’s first Snap-Off Blade […]

Shannon Fabrics is a valued Shop Hop sponsor that works closely with us to promote quilting and sewing. Recently, Shannon Fabrics interviewed us for a feature article on their website blog. Here is an excerpt […]

QT Fabrics is an employee-owned company that designs and produces high quality fabrics exclusively for the independent market. With a company history dating back to 1807, we are proud of our heritage and accomplishments. We […]