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Making Quilts and Building Beds for Kids in Need

By Penny Marble & Jean Brecker The Stitchery in Alden, NY, and the Caledonia Quilt Guild have partnered with the Buffalo and Rochester chapters of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to provide warm quilts for children in need! Founded in 2012 after discovering that many children in a small Idaho town went to bed without a bed to call their...

Pillars Project Grant Winner: Finger Lake Fabrics

Finger Lake Fabrics owner, Jolene Fitch, was honored to be one of several Synchrony Pillars Project Grant Winners. As a result, she was featured in an article in the Chicago Tribune along with some of her fellow grant recipients. As a small business owner, the road to 2025 success was paved with innovation and community support. Finger Lake Fabrics is...

Camp Stitch-Away 2025!

Join Us for a Fun and Inspiring 2-Day Sewing Workshop Are you ready for two full days of creativity, skill-building, and endless sewing fun? Whether you’re a seasoned sewer or just getting started, our Camp Stitch-Away is the perfect opportunity to learn, create, and connect with fellow sewing enthusiasts in a hands-on, immersive environment. Ditch the winter blues with us...

Advice for Buying a New Sewing Machine – Stitched Together with 26 Years Experience

It’s sewing season and many stitchers, tailors, quilters and crafters are looking to purchase their first high-quality sewing machine, upgrade, or add some new accessories. At Marie’s, we leverage 26 years of experience to guide our customers, ensuring they make informed choices for a long-lasting sewing experience. Investing in a new sewing machine is significant, and it should be treated...

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 17: Copper City Stitches has changed...

Shop Hop Expands to 18 Events Covering 33 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 newest states and regions: Arizona-New Mexico and Wisconsin! These Shop Hop events will have all of the same features known and loved by our Shop Hoppers – exclusive fabrics, Shop Hop magazines, patterns, articles,...

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...

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,...

Benartex – The Fabric of Creativity

Let’s talk about Benartex! Benartex hails out of New York City, our headquarters are located in the historic Garment District just behind Macy’s flagship store. Design, production, sales, marketing and customer service operate from here. Our warehouse -also known as Elmwood to the Benartex family, is a few miles north in Cranston (RI). It sprawls over 62,180 sq. feet, and...

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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