All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop News

Quilts Need People

We tried something new this year with our photography. We wanted to highlight the close connection people have with quilts. They are utilitarian, serving as blankets and artistic influence in our homes. They keep us warm on winter nights. They provide a soft space for picnics outside on a beautiful summer day. They are great for making forts in the...
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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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Shop Hopping Adventures Get Noticed

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 part of the PBS system, you can trust Next Avenue to deliver quality content. Photo: Aimee Walton and Alane Morris (left and right) completing all...
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Meet Sallie Tomato

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 sewing patterns, and provide you with the materials to create any bag you dream of. Sallie Tomato has rapidly grown over the past few years...
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Shop Hop Inc Boosts Business for Hundreds of Quilt Shops

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 trusted source of industry information, creative inspiration, and community for craft professionals. Photo: Jen Gasper (left) and Koleene Herlocker (right) with a quilt shop owner....
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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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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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Shop Hop Inc featured by Shannon Fabrics

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 from that article: Shop Hop Inc has stepped up to become a true ambassador of quilt and fabric shops and the customers who support these...
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