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Prize Drawing June 26

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 AT 6:00 PM CST Mark your calendars and join us on Facebook for our live prize drawing event! More than 200 prizes will be awarded to participants thanks to our numerous Shop Hop sponsors and contributors. You do not need to be signed into the live drawing to win. A day or two after the live drawing,...

Magazine Updates & Corrections

Despite our best efforts, occasionally we discover a correction is needed after our magazine goes to print. Additionally, some stores must update their contact or store hours after the Shop Hop begins. Check this list of updates and corrections and also refer to the stores page for up-to-date information. 2025 Magazine Updates Passport: The Hop runs from April 1...

Find the Hopper On The Shelf

This year’s All Kansas & Nebraska Shop Hop includes a fun game of hide and seek that gives you the chance to win special weekly prizes from Windham, Jaftex and Yazzii! We call it the Hopper on the Shelf. Just look for our colorful Hoppers (bunnies and frogs) lounging around participating Shop Hop stores. When you find one, follow the...

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 of Champion is tailoring things...

Shop Hop Expands to 18 Events Covering 33 States

Join us for more Great Sewing Adventures™ across the country. In 2026, there will be 18 exciting Shop Hop events to choose from. Welcome to our newest states and regions: Arizona-New Mexico and Wisconsin! These Shop Hop events will have all of the same features known and loved by our Shop Hoppers – exclusive fabrics, Shop Hop magazines, patterns, articles,...

Meet In the Beginning Fabrics

Sharon Yenter opened In The Beginning in downtown Seattle, Washington in 1977. Sharon was a talented sewer and often had a hard time finding quality fabrics to use in her projects. Opening her own store seemed to be the perfect answer and was the start of a company that has become a creative force in the quilting/craft industry. Over the...

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 and styled for quilting, sewing,...

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, sales, marketing and customer service...

Island Batik – Where Tradition Meets Creativity!

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 craftsmanship. At Island Batik, we deeply appreciate the roots of our Batik. Our skilled artisans meticulously employ the traditional Indonesian wax-resist dyeing technique, using...

The OLFA Story

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 Cutter. The inspiration for this incredible idea came from breaking off segments of chocolate bars and analyzing the snap edges of broken glass. This unique...

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