Don’t Forget — 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop!

It’s nearly here — the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop starts this Thursday, October 22! There’s still time to join in the fun. Passports are just $5 and get you access to all the fun at eight different quilt shops (passports purchased before the shop hop will still receive a free wallet; passports purchased during the shop hop will not)!

So, hop over the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop web site and get all the details! You can also see all of the progressive quilts from each of the stores at the web site.

We hope to see you at the shop hop!

Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop Quilt

Our version of the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop quilt is ready and hanging in the store. Here is a photo of it:

During the shop hop, Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop participants will receive patterns for the center of the quilt and will be able to purchase fat quarter kits for the quilt center at each shop (fabric kits contain three fat quarters for $7 at each shop). Each shop will add its own border. Ours uses scraps from the quilt center and a little bit of additional yardage. Quilts from the other shops will be posted over at the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop web site so participants can see them ahead of time.

Passports are selling briskly! Here’s a recap of the information about the shop hop:

Passports are now on sale at all participating stores for the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop!

The shop hop will be held on October 22, 23, 24, 2009

All participating stores will be open from 9 am – 7 pm each day.

Passports are $5 and come with a free shop hop wallet with coupons for each store.

Purchase your passport at any of these shops:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop, Inc.
2600 West Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072
248-541-8545

The Material Girls LLC
1850 Grindley Park, Dearborn, MI 48124
313-561-1111

Pieceful Traditions
3010 Van Horn Road, Trenton, MI 48183
734-692-1333

Sew What
144 Sycamore Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-281-1344

The Quilt Patch
112 North Evans Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-423-0053

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
149 North Howell Street, Pinckney, MI 48169
734-878-6188

The Stitchery
1129 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843
517-548-1731

Monarch Quilts
2100 Grand River Annex, Brighton, MI 48114
810-225-7005

Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop Passports Now on Sale!

Passports are now on sale for the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop!

Passports are $5 and come with a free shop hop wallet with coupons for each store.

The shop hop will be held on October 22, 23, 24, 2009.

All participating stores will be open from 9 am – 7 pm each day.

Here is a layout of the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop quilt:

The quilt is 48″ x 72″ before borders. The fabrics will be patterned tonals with a wide range contrast. Each store will be selling 3 – fat-thirds (25″ x 21″) with the free pattern WITH LOTS of fabric left over to make a border. We will be showing you each store’s border option in the coming weeks. The border patterns will be available at each store. Kits including quilt block pattern and three fat-thirds of fabric at each shop will be $7.00, tax included.

SHOP HOP PRIZES!

Grand Prize will be a Janome Gem Gold II Travel Machine
2nd prize will be an OLISO Touch Glide Steam Iron with auto lift
3rd prize will be a “Big Board” wide ironing board
Then 8 additional $25.00 Gift Certificates – 1 to each store

At each store, passport holders will receive a free fat quarter and have at least 15% off all fabrics and/or other specials that will vary by store.

Participating stores:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop, Inc.
2600 West Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072
248-541-8545

The Material Girls LLC
1850 Grindley Park, Dearborn, MI 48124
313-561-1111

Pieceful Traditions
3010 Van Horn Road, Trenton, MI 48183
734-692-1333

Sew What
144 Sycamore Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-281-1344

The Quilt Patch
112 North Evans Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-423-0053

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
149 North Howell Street, Pinckney, MI 48169
734-878-6188

The Stitchery
1129 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843
517-548-1731

Monarch Quilts
2100 Grand River Annex, Brighton, MI 48114
810-225-7005

2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop

Save the date for the 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop! You can also keep up on shop hop news by visiting the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop blog.

The 2009 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop will be held:

October 22, 23, 24, 2009

All participating stores will be open from 9 am – 7 pm each day

Passports are $5.00 and will be on sale early in July 2009.

Participating stores:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop, Inc.
2600 West Twelve Mile Road, Berkley, MI 48072
248-541-8545

The Material Girls LLC
1850 Grindley Park, Dearborn, MI 48124
313-561-1111

Pieceful Traditions
3010 Van Horn Road, Trenton, MI 48183
734-692-1333

Sew What
144 Sycamore Street, Wyandotte, MI 48192
734-281-1344

The Quilt Patch
112 North Evans Street, Tecumseh, MI 49286
517-423-0053

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
149 North Howell Street, Pinckney, MI 48169
734-878-6188

The Stitchery
1129 East Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843
517-548-1731

Monarch Quilts
2100 Grand River Annex, Brighton, MI 48114
810-225-7005

Weekend Update

There are a few things we’d like to tell you about before the upcoming glorious fall weekend takes over your senses!

Late next week is the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop. There is still time to pick up your $5 passport and head out on a quilting adventure! Don’t forget, you can leave the driving to us on Thursday when we’re hosting a bus for only $39!

Here’s the overview of Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop info:

The Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop is coming up on:

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008 and
Saturday, October 18, 2008

Participating stores are:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop
Berkley, MI

Quilt Patch
Tecumseh, MI

Monarch Quilts
Brighton, MI

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
Pinckney, MI

Quilters Cotton Patch
Dexter, MI

The Stitchery
Howell, MI

Sew What
Wyandotte, MI

Grand Prize
Janome Platinum Model 740
$649 MSR
1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize Winners

ALSO, in a recent post, we mentioned Kaffe Fassett’s new book, Country Garden Quilts. Well, we’ve had some time to devour the contents, and we think it’s his best book yet! The projects are do-able, the fabrics and colors sing. To go along with the new book, we received a Westminster shipment of some of Kaffe’s recent fabrics. We have new-to-us colorways in the ever-popular Targets as well as lots of colors of the wonderful Paisley Jungle print. Many others arrived too (some Spots, Guinea Flowers and fabulous Martha Negley prints).  So, now would be a great time to get your hands on some of the best-selling Kaffe prints to go along with the latest book!

We also received Olive Rose by Valori Wells and nice selection of Anna Maria Horner’s Garden Party fabrics. We’ll try to post some pictures of these beauties soon.

We hope you enjoy a delightful fall weekend–be sure to set aside some time to stop and see us!

Pick Up Your Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop Passport!

Above is our version of the 2008 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop progressive quilt. The shop hop is sure to be great fun again this year! Gather your friends and get your passports!

Stop by and purchase yours today for only $5!

The Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop is coming up on:

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008 and
Saturday, October 18, 2008

Participating stores are:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop
Berkley, MI

Quilt Patch
Tecumseh, MI

Monarch Quilts
Brighton, MI

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
Pinckney, MI

Quilters Cotton Patch
Dexter, MI

The Stitchery
Howell, MI

Sew What
Wyandotte, MI

Grand Prize
Janome Platinum Model 740
$649 MSR
1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize Winners

Passports are only $5!

Guildcrafters is sponsoring a bus for the first day of the 2008 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop. Visit all of the shops in one day––leave the driving to us!

Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop Bus
Thursday, October 16, 2008
8 am to approx. 7 pm
Refreshments, games, prizes!
$39

When you call or come in to sign up, be sure to find out where to park for the day. Please DO NOT park in the store lot. We will arrange for you to park nearby–likely in the lot behind Rite Aid, across from the Berkley Post Office.

Bus for Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop

Guildcrafters is sponsoring a bus for the first day of the 2008 Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop. Visit all of the shops in one day––leave the driving to us!

Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop Bus
Thursday, October 16, 2008
8 am to approx. 7 pm
Refreshments, games, prizes!
$39

When you call or come in to sign up, be sure to find out where to park for the day. Please DO NOT park in the store lot. We will arrange for you to park nearby–likely in the lot behind Rite Aid, across from the Berkley Post Office.

Here is a recap of the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop particulars:

Pumpkin Patch Run Shop Hop 2008

We now have passports for sale for the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop!

Stop by and purchase yours today for only $5!

The Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop is coming up on:

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008 and
Saturday, October 18, 2008

Participating stores are:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop
Berkley, MI

Quilt Patch
Tecumseh, MI

Monarch Quilts
Brighton, MI

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
Pinckney, MI

Quilters Cotton Patch
Dexter, MI

The Stitchery
Howell, MI

Sew What
Wyandotte, MI

Grand Prize
Janome Platinum Model 740
$649 MSR
1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize Winners

Passports are only $5!

Pumpkin Patch Run Shop Hop 2008

We now have passports for sale for the Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop!

Stop by and purchase yours today for only $5!

The Pumpkin Patch Shop Hop is coming up on:

Thursday, October 16, 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008 and
Saturday, October 18, 2008

Participating stores are:

Guildcrafters Quilt Shop
Berkley, MI

Quilt Patch
Tecumseh, MI

Monarch Quilts
Brighton, MI

Jennifer’s Quilt Shop
Pinckney, MI

Quilters Cotton Patch
Dexter, MI

The Stitchery
Howell, MI

Sew What
Wyandotte, MI

Grand Prize
Janome Platinum Model 740
$649 MSR
1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize Winners

Passports are only $5!