Seven people, five shops, three cars, and a purse full of money

April 17^th marked the date of our first ever Shop Hop. Organized by Julia, this event had five quilt shops welcoming us with discounts, prizes and special treats. We started the day out at the Fabric Box in Vankleek, Ontario and worked our way back to the shops in Pointe Claire. We saw how each shop dealt with its displays and use of space in creative ways. We saw a class making machine quilting samplers and studied Margaret’s completed masterpiece, Aunt Millie’s Garden, at Quilte Classique. Each shop had something for everyone and we were successful both in finding specific items and just letting ourselves be overcome by desire for a little something special at each stop.

As an added bonus, Phyll attended this event. It was so good to see her and have a chance to chat over lunch. At the end of the day, we went out to a much deserved dinner, having traded those purses full of money for car trunks full of fabric and quilt items. All that’s left to do now is the planning, designing and sewing. Julia, thank you so much for organizing such a great day!

-Anna