MrsMoe4487

So here in the good old state of Minnesota they have what's called a Quilt Shop Hop each year. Last year was my first time going and I had a blast! Each quilt shop you visit gives you a 5x5'' square and a block design from a group of fabrics designed just for this occasion. There's also bolts available so you can buy to your hearts desire.
Last year my mom and I visited 13 shops in one day! (we got a very last minute start). But the end result was 10 free yards of black and white fabric :)

Well...this year online I found the fabrics for the 2011 shop hop and oh my gosh..I almost fell over. I loooooove wildlife fabrics..I'm sure not everyone does but I want to buy this kind of fabric constantly!! I'm an avid outdoorswomen and I am SO EXCITED to get these fabrics and make a quilt for me and my husband! I have to wait until July though b/c thats when they release it to all of us crazy fabric collectors :)

http://www.quiltminnesota.com/2011_Fabrics.htm

OneMoreQuilt

What a way to start the new year!!! Have fun making that quilt!!!

amma

Sounds like a lot of fun, the fabric is beautiful :D:D:D

MinnieKat

Thanks for that link MrsMoe! I love the Minnesota fabrics!!

littlehud

It sounds like so much fun. Have a great time.

CarrieAnne

Have a great time!

sueisallaboutquilts

I hope you have a blast!!!!!!!!! :D

sewwhat85

sounds like fun

Boscobd

Local shop hops are soooooo much fun! There's one in the Tucson area every 18 months. Me and my quilting buddy go each time and we have a blast. It's grueling (we do the 10 shops in 2 days due to our work schedules), but well worth it! I can't imagine 13 shops in one day - you go girl!!