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Doreen Zumwalt

Lumin Fabrics – Colorful Quality

The story of Lumin Fabrics begins with Island Batik, the brand that started it all. Born from a passion for color, craftsmanship, and the art of quilting, Island Batik quickly earned a devoted following among quilters and quilt shops alike. Its richly layered batiks, with their depth, movement, and warmth, inspired makers to experiment with...

New and Expanded Shop Hop Events in 2026

At the request of stores and shoppers, we’re expanding and reconfiguring several Shop Hops for 2026. We’re adding Arizona-New Mexico and Wisconsin events. Idaho joins Oregon and Washington in the Pacific Northwest. The All Carolinas Shop Hop™ is being split into two new events for 2026. The new Blue Ridge event includes North Carolina, Virginia...

QT Fabrics Awards Design Scholarship

(Coventry, Rhode Island)  QT Fabrics traces its roots to Cranston Print Works, one of the oldest textile manufacturers in the United States. As part of this enduring legacy, Cranston Print Works established a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of designers through an annual scholarship to a creative Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)...

Tailored to Fit

A Fresh Start Word spreads quickly in a small town like Imperial. But in case you haven’t heard, the local fabric store will soon have a new owner. Prior’s New Generation Fabrics will remain at its current location on Main Street. However, the business already has a new name, Good Life Fabrics, and Samie Johnson...

Ink & Arrow for QT Fabrics

QT Fabrics, an employee-owned company, has a rich history beginning in 1807. Over 200 years of experience has proven there is no better means for success than adaptation! Ever-changing and reacting to our industry, we listen to feedback from our customers and react accordingly. Our Ink & Arrow Brand, launched in 2015, has been developed...

Benartex – The Fabric of Creativity

Let’s talk about Benartex! First of all, we’re excited to be part of this Shop Hop and we hope that you will enjoy the fabrics that we designed exclusively for this event! Benartex hails out of New York City, our headquarters are located in the historic Garment District just behind Macy’s flagship store. Design, production,...