GoofingOff At The Sisterhood of the Traveling Quilt Shop Hop

I promised more about the shop hop so here goes.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Quilts went to seven quilt shops, Rainbow's End in Dunedin, Inspire!  in Plant City, Nancy's Quilt Shop in Winter Garden, Boutique 4 Quilters in Melbourne, Bernina Sewing Center in Lake Mary, and Seaside Sewing & Quilts in New Smyrna Beach. We started and ended in Lake City at the Fabric Art Shop.
Every shop had beautiful fabrics, patterns, and goodies to brighten our day. The best part...at least for me...was the incredible quilts I saw and the exchange of ideas and knowledge among the members of the group.
I posted the links to the shops so click on the pictures to check out them out.

My buddy, Karen Albert (incredible long arm quilter) at the Corkscrew, a winery in Ocala...our first stop.

Beautiful Judaic fabric from Rainbow's End in Dunedin, FL. 

Cute Halloween pattern and ideas at Inspire! in Plant City, FL

I think just about everyone who has seen this quilt has fallen in love with it. This was displayed at Nancy's Quilt Shop in Winter Garden. 

Boutique 4 Quilters in Melbourne, Florida

Cute thread catcher made with an embroidery hoop . 

Amazing quilt.

I love this quilt from the Bernina Sewing Centre.

Check out the flowers! They grow without water....or sunlight. 

I have to make this. 

Just right for the bathroom door, don't you think?

I love this. One block would make a great wall hanging. Not too difficult.....I think

So, I learned how this is done. I am so psyched.  It is on display at Seaside Sewing & Quilts. Doesn't mean I will get it right but now I know the process. Got to try it.  

 Our last stop before Lake City and home was at Sweet Pete's in Jacksonville.....an incredible candy store.

Candy flowers....a feast for the eye and our sweet teeth.

Here I am with a couple of members of the Springhouse Quilters Guild, Linda and Melva. 

and clowning around with Shirley at the mouth. Had to get a picture of that. 

And to top it off, Karen won the traveling quilt. Yay!
So, which shop was my favorite? That's hard. I love Rainbow's End but I used to live down that way so I am partial. The folks at the other shops were so friendly and helpful....very important to me when I am shopping for goodies.
That's all for now.
Happy sewing!
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GoofingOff on a Shop Hop

Hi All! Yes, it's been a while but I'm back with lots to tell, things to share, and stuff to show. Before I get too crazy I've got to share my shop hop adventure with everyone. 

For those who've been on shop hops you know how much fun they can be. For those who haven't gone it's like this.....a big shopping trip with the girls where you don't have to drive, you are fed, and get to stay at a nice hotel. Definitely, worth going. Every shop has the nicest folks, discounts ranging from 20-50%, and demonstrations. 

I guess every shop hop has a name and ours was the Sisterhood of the Traveling Quilts. A beautiful quilt was specially made for the Hop to be raffled off at the end of the trip. 

Our shop hop started in Lake City with stops in Ocala, Dunedin, Plant City, Winter Garden, Lake Mary, Melbourne, New Smyrna Beach, and Jacksonville. Seven shops with a winery and chocolate factory, too. That's a lot of driving in 2 days. I am so glad I wasn't driving. 

I joined up the with group from Fabric Art in Lake City, FL. The store is a delight for the senses with beautiful fabrics everywhere....or so it seemed to me. They even had Judaic patterns....totally unexpected and yes, I bought a couple.  The patterns were designed by Rebecca Anderson. 

The patterns are for paper piecing. Not sure how I feel about that, though. hmmm....

Everyone received swag bags with goodies....pens, flashlights, patterns, and most important, fabric. This luscious fat quarter was in my bag. 













If anyone is interested in the patterns I am sure the good folks at Fabric Art can help you out. Judaic patterns, even when they aren't called Judaic, are hard to find. Tell them you heard about the patterns from me. 
Here's the address and phone number:
Fabric Art
4136 W US Hwy 90
Lake City, FL 32055
386-755-0179

I will be posting more about the shop hop. There is so much more to tell.