All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop News

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 These stores are not participating but are...
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Quilt Projects Inspired by Travel – Maywood Studio

Since its release, the PDX Carpet fabric has sparked a range of creative projects celebrating travel and sewing. Quilters have embraced the design for everything from tote bags to home décor, but some of the most exciting pieces have come from local quilting guilds like the Portland Modern Quilt Guild (PMQG) and the Eugene Modern Quilt Guild (EMQG). Both guilds...
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Look Who’s Turning 1!

Stitches Mercantile opened in May 2024 on historic Main Street in Pendleton, Oregon, which means they are fast approaching their one-year anniversary! Starting with 700 bolts of fabric and a few notions, they have already grown to over 1,100 bolts and are continuing to expand inventory. Additionally, Stitches Mercantile now provides in-house longarm quilting services capable of handling projects of...
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Boersma’s Marks 90 years in Business

On April 1, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, a small vacuum shop was opened by Dirk and Harriet Boersma (aka Mom and Dad), marking the beginning of an amazing story. They moved their growing business across the country, eventually landing in McMinnville, Oregon, in 1962. Their son Jack grew up in the business and became the head repairman at 12 years...
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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...
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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,...
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Shop Hop Expands to 16 Events Covering 30 States

Join us for more Great Sewing Adventures™ across the country. In 2025, there will be 16 exciting Shop Hop events to choose from. Welcome to our newest states and regions! All Pacific Northwest, Indiana, Kentucky & Tennessee, and New York. These Shop Hop events will have all of the same features known and loved by our Shop Hoppers – exclusive...
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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...
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Uniquely Bernina

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 it in all our machines from quilting, embroidery, serger, longarm, and bernette machines. Whatever the category, every BERNINA machine exemplifies quality craftsmanship and Swiss precision. Always has....
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Focus on Florals with Maywood Studio

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 have been enjoyed by quilters for more than two decades. Maywood Studio designs florals that stand out among the bunch, making floral prints the centerpiece...
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