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All Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop News

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 Maps: The East Central region map pins both...
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20th Anniversary for Quilting Adventures

In July 2005, while current owner Julie Haymes was working as a nurse-midwife delivering babies in California, shop founder Joyce Hartley had recently left her career in the software industry to embark on an exciting Quilting Adventure in the Lakeside neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia. Joyce wanted to bring something new to the local quilting scene: a friendly, modern shop for...
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Quilt Patterns of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

The Lancaster County area is home to a large number of quilters, most of whom come from the Amish and Mennonite communities. In Lancaster County, there exists a rich tradition of quilt patterns that have originated from the Amish and Mennonite communities. These patterns have garnered worldwide attention and admiration, but they hold a particularly significant place in their birthplace....
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Quilting History in Lancaster County

Quilting has a rich history in Lancaster County, particularly within Amish and Mennonite communities. Its origins in America date back to early settlers, when resourcefulness was essential. Due to limited access to materials, women repurposed fabric remnants from clothing and domestic items to make quilts, primarily for warmth during cold winters. These early quilts were functional, crafted out of necessity...
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Artistic Artifacts a Double Winner in the International Local Quilt Shop Contest

Artistic Artifacts, a fabric and art supply store in Alexandria, VA, has been awarded one of four inaugural Creative Hub Awards at the 2025 International Local Quilt Shop Contest. The award recognizes the shop’s positive local community impact, educational opportunities, and inspiring atmosphere based on customer comments highlighting their personal connections that support creativity. “All along the way people —...
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Prize Drawing September 25

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 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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QT Fabrics Awards Design Scholarship

(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) student. Since 1976, Cranston Print...
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Find the Hopper On The Shelf

This year’s All Mid-Atlantic Shop Hop includes a fun game of hide and seek that gives you the chance to win special weekly prizes from Windham, Jaftex and Yazzii! We call it the Hopper on the Shelf. Just look for our colorful Hoppers (bunnies and frogs) lounging around participating Shop Hop stores. When you find one, follow the directions on...
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Shop Hop Expands to 18 Events Covering 34 States

Join us for more Great Sewing Adventures™ across the country. In 2026, there will be 18 exciting Shop Hop events to choose from. Welcome to our new events: Arizona-New Mexico and Wisconsin, plus Idaho is joining the All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop! These Shop Hop events will have all of the same features known and loved by our Shop Hoppers...
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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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