At the request of stores and shoppers, we’re expanding and reconfiguring several Shop Hops for 2026. We’re adding Arizona-New Mexico and Wisconsin events. Idaho joins Oregon and Washington in the Pacific Northwest. The All Carolinas Shop Hop™ is being split into two new events for 2026. The new Blue Ridge event includes North Carolina, Virginia...
(Coventry, Rhode Island) QT Fabrics traces its roots to Cranston Print Works, one of the oldest textile manufacturers in the United States. As part of this enduring legacy, Cranston Print Works established a long-standing tradition of supporting the next generation of designers through an annual scholarship to a creative Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)...
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 Naturally Florida...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
