I have never done one on line. Just into the 15 shops on our shop tour. Go into every store, get your "passport" stamped (good Idea to have address labels for the drawing baskets)
Pick up any patterns or charms or whatever they are giving out, shop the store, sample the snacks then hop in the car and go to the next one. Oh, and take along a couple of friends. We had 9 people on our hop in June, had a wonderful time. Spent way too much money on some way too beautiful fabric!!!!