All Florida Shop Hop News

Prize Drawing May 27

TUESDAY, MAY 27 AT 6:00 PM EST 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,...
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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 Page 43: St. Aug Sew will NOT...
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Calico Station is Hitting the News Stands!

News4JAX Consumer Investigative Reporter Tiffany Salameh recently talked with Calico Station owner Jennifer Brannon. The article explores the history, welcoming environment, and wide reach of Calico Station across generations. “I love it […] it’s a constant learning, and it’s sharing, it’s community, it’s socializing. It’s just all of it. It’s just a wonderful thing to see.” Click here to view...
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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, sewing,...
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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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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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An Introduction to Yazzii Bags

We are proud to call Yazzii one of our biggest supporters!  Thanks for all you do Yazzii to help us make our shop hops fun and exciting! At an age when most people are ready for retirement, the enterprising and ever charismatic Yasmita turned a chance meeting 18 years ago into a flourishing business. In 2001, after gracefully bowing out...
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