Yes, have fun, QuiltE. If I just get to a couple of shops during the hops, I feel good to give them my business and spend what the budget says I can. Members of the shop hop make up their own block, and give each customer a pattern for that block, and offer to 'sell' the fabric for the block. If you go to all the shops then your 'card' is entered into the drawing for the 'big' prize. Otherwise you enter the drawing at each individual shop, and sign your name and enjoy the 'cookie' treat. All things except ? are on sale during the hop. I do love to visit various shops and see what is new and what they feature at their shop.
I like to shop internet for things like a bolt of fabric where I can get 40% off and free shipping. $7.76 a yard for Kona, but at 40% off, that's a bargain. I have slowly built up my plain fabric, by adding a bolt of creme, butter, and maize, and Champagne; the 'butter' remains a favorite...also ordered more black than I ever thought I would.