I don't generally do shop hops per se. But when we're out and about - locally or long distance, hubs will gladly pop into the quilt shops with me. I usually only buy for projects so if I don't have something new in mind, I usually only pick up patterns or stencils. But he's always willing to go into the shops. Last year for my birthday, he planned a trip to Lancaster for shopping. Stopped for lunch along the way; met up with some friends/business associates after shopping and had dinner on the way home. Very nice day!