All Illinois Shop Hop Magazine and Passport for 2026

Calling all Illinois quilters: On Your Mark. Get Set. Shop Hop! Never heard of a Shop Hop? Though initially unique to the quilting and sewing industry, Shop Hops are “cousins” to other marketing events that promote certain industries (think pub crawls, antique road shows, road rallies, and similar events in the food industry). Customers visit a quilting and sewing store, SHOP, and then HOP to the next store to repeat the process. Shop Hops introduce quilting and sewing enthusiasts to participating stores. They are also a way for stores to showcase their unique personalities, offerings, and talents to new and returning customers. Typically, Shop Hoppers collect stamps or stickers at each store they visit. They can also win prizes or earn discounts. Shop Hops can vary in size from a few stores in one area to100+ stores across an entire event. For Shop Hoppers, the experience is also about making memories. Many quilters Hop with friends, family, or their favorite “quiltsie” as they travel the state together. Besides visiting sewing stores, Shop Hoppers also enjoy traveling through large and small towns, discovering parts of the state they may have never visited before. Features include the All Illinois Shop Hop Magazine, free patterns, a fun thank-you gift from each store for visiting Shop Hoppers, and chances to win prizes at the end of the event.