Hop Around the Valley 2024 Shop Hop
Is there anything more fun than getting together with your quilty friends and participating in a Shop Hop? If you’ve never done one, you are missing out! It’s such a fun experience.
Today we are delighted to share with you all the details for the 2024 Hop Around the Valley! The Phoenix Area Quilt Shop Association Shop Hop will be held Fri., Oct. 11th through Sat., Oct. 19th. There are 9 stores participating and they are spread all across the Valley.
The Details:
In order to participate in the Shop Hop, each person must purchase a passport for $10 from any of the participating shops. You can purchase as many as you’d like. The more you purchase, the higher your chance to win a prize! You will receive your passport and a map of all the stores in a plastic sleeve and a chance to win one of several prizes. Passports go on sale starting Fri. Aug. 16th for $10 each.
Each store will be doing a demo of a quilting/sewing product or notion that will be available for purchase during the Shop Hop. The attendees need to watch the demo and get their passport stamped. The demos are held all throughout the day.
The Prizes:
There are 3 grand prizes – a Bernina sewing machine, a large gift basket filled with sewing notions, etc. and a $100 gift certificate to the shop of your choice!
There are 27 other prizes – each store has a bountiful gift basket and 2 – $50 gift certificates to their store.
If you go to every store during the week of Shop Hop, you turn in your stamped passport at the last store you visit and you are entered into the 1st drawing for a chance to win one of the 3 grand prize and the 27 other storewide prizes.
If you choose to just go to some of the stores and not all, you turn in your passport at the last store you visit and you are entered into the drawing for a chance to win one of the 27 prizes.
The Shops:
These are the fabulous Phoenix Area shops that are participating this year! Scroll on to meet each shop and remember, you can snag a passport from any one of them to join the fun!!
Quilting… Fabric… Tools & Gadgets … New Ideas… Community!
We are Murray & Debe Clarkson, The owners of Arizona Quilts! We are a quilt shop dedicated to quilters and creative sewers, located on Bell Road in a neighborhood center between Sun City & Surprise.
We carry thousands of bolts of the finest quality cottons, flannels, wide backs, pre-cuts and even some rolls of sewable cork to help put a little pizzazz in your next project. In addition to that we carry a multitude of books, patterns, notions & fun ready-to-go kits.
Our classroom is always active with a myriad of options from basic quilting classes, unique bag creations, more technical Quiltworx paper-piecing quilt opportunities, and lots of good old-fashioned fun!
Lastly, we have long been your go-to place for your edge-to-edge long arming requirements. With 2 state-of-the-art Baby Lock machines equipped with the latest Pro-Stitcher computers and software, we have your long arming needs covered.
Arizona Quilts has been serving the quilting community in the Northwest Phoenix Metropolitan area for more than 14 years.
We hope you can stop in and meet some of our amazing, friendly and knowledgeable staff of Terry, Carly, Vickie, Nanette, Lauren, Barbara, Deborah and Robin who are looking forward to working with you.
Happy Quilting!
We are a quilt and fabric store located in Mesa, Arizona since 2014. Our passion is teaching quilters and building a community of people who like to sew and create together. We are an authorized Bernina dealer featuring a complete selection of Bernina Sewing Machines and Accessories. Our machine service technicians are Bernina certified and trained. Mad B’s is also a proud dealer of Innova longarm machines and parts, offering longarm quilting machines, parts, accessories, and longarm service.
We have over 2000 bolts of fabric for your projects, a variety of notions and patterns (a lot of which are designed by us), as well as embroidery designs and accessories from vendors like OESD and Kimberbell. We offer services such as longarm quilting for your finished quilt tops, custom kit concierge service, sewing machine lessons, and sewing classes for a variety of projects. We love to participate in quilt shows across the state and host events at our shop. Mad B’s is a Sewposium quilt shop working closely with Karen Montgomery on her various quilt projects throughout the year and we have featured other amazing guest teachers like Krista Moser, Amanda Niederhauser, Gudrun Erla, Rob Appell, Heidi Pridemore, and more! We are a home to several volunteer organizations giving back to the community. We have also been featured in Quilts Illustrated by Better Homes and Garden magazine.
Bernina Connection is a woman-owned BERNINA sewing machine dealership and quilt shop that emphasizes the art and craft of sewing. We are a fun quilt store that specializes in a large and colorful selection of fabric and wonderful patterns. We are always happy to help you find that “perfect” fabric to make your quilt just how you imagined it. We have also walked through many customers with their garment and bag problems. Come in and be inspired to start that next sewing project!
Our mission is to provide the highest quality products supported by a well-trained, knowledgeable, diversified, and friendly staff. We strive to create an exceptional customer experience. We connect enthusiasts to each other, to the community, and to their creativity.
Sun Valley Quilts is a premier sewing and quilting shop in the Phoenix West Valley, your complete source for high quality fabrics, BERNINA, bernette and Q’nique quilting machines, notions, supplies, furniture and cabinets, sewing chairs and more. If your reaction to our shop is “Oh, wow, look at that” you will make us happy. One “wow” factor we offer is a huge selection of the most extensive collections of beautiful and colorful batiks. Another “wow” is our year-round Christmas and Halloween selections, plus our current fabric collections and patterns, stabilizers, interfacings and batting, webbing, mesh vinyl, buttons, ribbon and more.
We have chosen the best of the best in our featured notions and supplies, and we are happy to explain our choices and even happier to find that our customers agree. Our classroom is large and comfortable with wiggle-free tables, as well as elbow room to spread out. The shop is a one woman independently owned business which has been in this location for 20 years. In 2010 I became its second owner and found my true life’s passion. I welcome you to see this as your home-away-from-home for many reasons ~ Barbara Connoyer, Owner
A Quilter’s Oasis in Mesa, Arizona is a full-service quilt shop that specializes in beautiful batiks and bright, colorful textiles along with a wide array of patterns and notions. We offer high-quality materials and friendly customer service, creating a welcoming environment for quilters of all skill levels. Our classroom is always hopping with classes that range from beginning quilting to bags to fun and more complex quilting and fiber art techniques. Come check us out and discover fabrics, patterns, and classes to inspire your next project, and experience personalized support in your creative journey. A Quilter’s Oasis is now under new ownership. It has been purchased by long-time employee, Jennifer Johnson, and her husband, Luke.
The Other Quilt Shop is located in Phoenix Arizona and we love bright happy fabrics!
We carry fabric, notions, books, and thread! We have a great variety of classes and clubs. We enjoy small, intimate classes that allow the student
to learn as much as possible!
Our goal is the success of our customers!
Hi! I’m Justine and I am the owner of Modern Quilting in Phoenix, AZ! I have been a quilter for virtually my whole life, and it was always a dream of mine to open my own shop. Our shop supports several local and national charities, including Honor Flight, Ryan’s Case for Smiles, and AZ Blankets for Kids. From everyone here at Modern Quilting, we thank you for your continued support and can’t wait to see your next project and for the Hop Around the Valley!
Quilted Country Bear located in Glendale Arizona, is a quilting Studio that is the place to go when you need to be inspired or looking for that creative edge. We offer top brands like Moda Fabric, Percuts and many more!
We are happy that you are one of the many who have decided that there is no better hobby, or greater gift than something that is made with your own two hands! We look forward to helping you make some of your most cherished creations!
My name is Pam Rackley, and I have been quilting for over 20 years. I have lived in Gilbert, Arizona since I was just two years old. Prior to opening Sweet P’z, I owned other creative businesses. I have three children, 22 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren
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