We are five of your favorite quilt shops. We are having a Shop Hop and you are invited!
2011 Shop Hop Dates
Friday, March 25: 9am-7pm
Saturday, March 26: 9am-7pm
Sunday, March 27: 10am-5pm
All shops will have the same business hours during the hop.
IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!
Remember when you were young and the best part of your school year was the field trip? Well it’s back to school and time for that field trip! Gather your quilting “classmates” to travel “The Learning Loop” and kick off spring with a fun-filled, prize-packed shopping spree!
How to Register?
Register at one of the “Schoolhouse” quilt shops beginning January 11. Upon payment of the $7.00 tuition, you will receive a booklet with shop information, your first FREE quilt pattern, and a bonus gift (while they last).
A portion of all passport sales will be donated to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America.Travel the Learning Loop…
• Take time to view the demonstrations at each shop to add some new tips and techniques to your quilting bag of
tricks.
• At each shop have your booklet stamped. Booklets are non-transferable. Owner of the booklet must present his or
her own booklet for stamping.
• Enter your name into the drawing for daily door prizes valued at $25.
Helpful hint: Bring preprinted address labels for quick door prize entry.
• Collect a FREE quilt pattern at each shop. Kits will be available.
Complete the Learning Loop…
You will have officially "completed the learning loop" and will be eligible for the prizes only if you...• Physically visited ALL five shops.
• Had your booklet stamped in each shop during the three day event.
• Shown your completed booklet at the last shop you visited no later than 5:00pm Sunday, March 28.
• Received your diploma and graduation gift.
• Filled out a ticket for the Grand Prize Drawing.
Prizes – over $1,000 in prizes
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Grand Prize* $250 Gift Certificate Package ($50 gift certificate from each participating shop)
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25 Additional Prizes:
5 - $75 gift certificates, 1 from each shop
5 - $50 gift certificates, 1 from each shop
15 - $25 gift certificates, 3 from each shop
*Grand Prize drawing will be held Tuesday, March 30.
Participating Shops
The Bunkhouse Quilt Shop
The Bunkhouse Quilt Shop, owned by Wanda Makela, is located in Southern New Hampshire. Opened in 2002 with 400 bolts of fabric, the Bunkhouse has grown from a small 750 square foot area to over 2500 bolts in a 2400 square foot area. There is a handicapped accessible ramp in the rear of the building. One can find most fabric companies represented: Moda; Robert Kaufman; Island Batiks; Windham; Benartex and P&B. The Bunkhouse is Host to the Thimbleberries Quilt Club. The shop also has many books, notions and battings available to the avid quilter. If you have trouble finding us, just call. We give good directions, great apples and sometimes some hot pepper jelly!!. |
Cobblestone Quilts
Cobblestone Quilts, a longarm quilting studio, was established in 2003 by Maureen Blanchard. The full service quilt shop opened in 2006, and the award winning quilting service is still offered to our customers. Cobblestone Quilts specialize in 1930’s fabrics, and offers original “feedsack” block of the month quilts. Classes and clubs are available for all quilters- from the novice to the experienced. |
The Quilted Acorn Shoppe72 Newburyport Turnpike (Rt. 1)
Travel back in time when you enter The Quilted Acorn Shoppe with shelves and cupboards overflowing with mellow homespun plaids and reproduction fabrics, books and patterns. Tucked away in all the cozy nooks and crannies you'll also find wool felt, flannel, stitcheries, punchneedle and needlefelting supplies, as well as a full selection of Folk Art painting supplies. There's a new discovery around every corner! |
The Quilted Crow
The Quilted Crow, owned by Donna Ellis and Sue Loring, started business as an online store in 2000. The physical storefront, located in Boxborough, MA, opened in 2002. The shop specializes in folk-art and reproduction fabrics, books, patterns, block of the month and kits. The Quilted Crow - where crows nest and quilters gather - was a Featured Shop in the Fall 2004 Edition of "Quilt Sampler". |
Red Barn Sewing and Yarn Center
Red Barn Sewing & Yarn Center, established in 1978 by Helen Gosselin, is a full-service quilt shop. From the novice to the experienced quilter, there is something for all skill levels. You will find over 4000 bolts of fabric, a great selection of books, patterns and notions as well as a small yarn department. The Red Barn is an authorized Janome Sewing Machine dealer. Classes are offered for the beginner to the advanced quilter. Stop by and become inspired to create your own work of art! |  |
352 Center Road
61 Stow Road
