The Row by Row Experience Shop Hop is almost here!

With some 2500 quilt shops preparing for the start of this event the excitement is building.  I really don't think there has ever been a hop quite this big before.  It's exciting for both the hopping quilters and the shop owners.  I am fortunate to be both.  My shop, The Village Quilt Shoppe, in Lake Orion Michigan is ready.  We've made our kits, printed lots and lots of patterns, hung the sample of our row for all to see, and the exclusive fabrics are ready to go. WE ARE READY!



The Village Quilt Shoppe's Row by Row Experience pattern.

Our kit for the row is $19.95 and includes all the fabrics to complete the 9 1/2" x 36 1/2" row, background and all appliqued pieces.  It looks more difficult that it actually is.  It's designed to use fusible raw edge applique and all the fabrics included are Hoffman Batiks.  If you haven't tried this technique, now the time to start.  You'll love it.  Using batiks, a microtec sharp needle, and a good fusible (My favorite is Bosal #345) is all you need to be successful. 

We also have a tote bag pattern for sale for $3.00 and we have all the fabrics to make that cute bag to display a license plate in the shop. 

One of our extra patterns exclusively for the Shop Hop.

So get on your walking shoes and hit the trails June 21st, 2015 for the start of the summer long hop.  If you're on vacation or just a long weekend check out the quilt shops in the area you'll be in.  Chances are you'll find a few quilt shops that are participating.  The patterns are free to all for the row.  One each per customer, the license plates and the kits are for sale.  Just think, you can design a row quilt from your travels or maybe, just maybe these rows will spark an idea for other uses.

Our extra setting for the Row by Row Experience. Kits available

 

I've taken our row and made a fun wall hanging perfect for a cabin or a man's den.  That kit is also available at the shop for $39.95.