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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

  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,...Read More