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March 9, 2023 · 2 Comments

How to Plan a Shop Hop Road Trip

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We all love fabric. We love any excuse to buy fabric. But, the most fun is when we get to travel AND buy fabric! That’s where the infamous Quilt Shop Hops come in. I’ll show you the 3 main things you need to do to plan the perfect shop hop road trip!

What is a Shop Hop?

Quite simply, a Shop Hop is when quilters visit multiple quilt shops in a single trip, or over the course of a few days. Basically, there are two different types of Shop Hops.

The first is the organized Shop Hops. These are when a group of specific Quilt Shops get together and create a passport system to help encourage quilters to visit their shops. Usually, you’ll purchase the passport for a few dollars at one of the participating quilt shops.

Each quilt shop on the list you visit will stamp your passport. Some may even give you a free gift! Then, when you have all your stamps collected, you’ll turn in your passport to be entered into a drawing for big prizes. I’ve seen everything from fabric giveaways to kits to even a sewing machine!

The second type of Shop Hop is one that you plan yourself. This is where I come in. Currently, I’m working on a BIG shop hop for my upcoming book. For this shop hop I’ll be visiting 19 different shops over the course of 2 weeks. Obviously, you don’t have to make such a big trip. Your shop hop may just be 4 or 5 shops in a weekend. Either way, here’s 3 main things to keep in mind when planning your Shop Hop.

1) Where am I Going?

The best way to begin planning a Shop Hop is to first figure out which shops you want to visit.

Click HERE for complete lists of quilt shops by State (US).

Once I have my list of the shops I want to visit, I’ll plug them into my map on the Furkot website to find my ultimate driving route. After trying a few different websites, I fell in love with Furkot because it’s fairly easy to use and, once you add each address on your itinerary, it will automatically plan the easiest route, break down driving times, give you suggestions on where to stop for the night, and much, much more!

Get a FREE Mini Quilt Shop Hop Planner!

2) how long will i be on the road.

Realistically, you can expect to visit 2 – 3 quilt shops per day depending on how far apart they’re located and how long you stay. In my experience, our shop hop travel groups of 4 – 6 people usually spend an average of 1 hour at each quilt shop.

You’ll also want to plan a stop for lunch. I like to plan 1 hour for lunch if we’ve packed lunch with us. Or, I’ll plan 1 ½ – 2 hours for lunch if we’re stopping at a restaurant.

Pro Tip : Another bonus of the Furkot app is it will suggest restaurants for you!

Taking all of this into consideration, you can use the Furkot map to calculate the time distance between each shop including your starting point and stopping point. Then, add in your time at each shop and voila! You have your day scheduled.

Ok. That may sound like a bit much. Don’t worry, I’m a visual person too. So, here’s what it looks like:

• Starting point (my home) to first quilt shop: 45 minutes.                (8:30 – 9:15 AM)
• 1 hour at first quilt shop                                                                          (9:15 – 10:15 AM)
• Quilt shop #1 to Quilt shop #2: 90 minutes.                                        (10:15 – 11:45 AM)
• 1 hour for lunch                                                                                        (11:45 – 12:45 PM)
• 1 hour at Quilt shop #2                                                                            (12:45 – 1:45 PM)
• Quilt shop #2 to Quilt shop #3: 20 minutes.                                        (1:45 – 2:05 PM)
• 1 hour at Quilt shop #3                                                                            (2:05 – 3:05 PM)
• Quilt shop #3 to stopping point (my home): 90 minutes                 (3:05 – 4:35 PM)

Obviously, there’s going to be some give and take in time when you’re out on the road. Some quilt shops will require 2 hours and some may only require 30 minutes. That’s all part of the fun! But, this itinerary gives you a basic overview of what the day will most likely look like.

Get more great tips like these in my “ Tips for the Traveling Quilter ” book and planner. There’s no better way to plan a quilting adventure!

3) How Much is This Going to Cost?

The best way I’ve found for making sure I have enough money for the trip (and I don’t overspend too much) is to have a budget. I know, no one really likes that word when we’re talking about fun, however the better we plan, the more relaxed the trip. Here’s a few things to work in the budget.

I like to formulate a rough estimate of how much gas will cost with this equation:

Total miles divided by my car’s miles per gallon. This will give me the number of gallons I’ll need. Then, multiply the number of gallons by the current gas rate.

This will depend on whether you are bringing your own food from home or planning to eat out. If I’m eating out, I like to plan for $30 per day.

For overnight trips be sure to add in the price of your hotel plus any approximate taxes and fees.

I like to budget an average amount that I’m allowed to spend at each quilt shop. My usual amount is $25 each. Some shops you may spend a little more. Some shops you may spend a little less. However, when I have a limit, I tend to be a little more picky on what is and isn’t a “must have”. After all, those pretties are just so tempting!

For our one day Shop Hop example, here’s what our budget will look like:

• Gas        $12
• Food      $30
• No Hotel Stay
• Fabric    $75

Total budget: $117.

A good idea here is to also round up. That way there’s a little extra wiggle room should you need just one more fat quarter. $125 should do the trick.

Time to Hit the Road

No matter whether your shop hop is one day or 2 weeks, the better we plan, the smoother the trip and the more focus we can give to just having fun! And meeting amazing fellow quilters. And buying cool new gadgets. And buying more fabric!

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I'm Rona! I’m an author, pattern designer, teacher and Vlogger with a passion to see and experience all that life (and quilting) has to offer. Using travel to stitch life's quilt one adventure at a time!

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November 11, 2021 at 10:13 am

I can’t believe I just found your site! By friend and I have quilt traveled for years. Last July we planned a trip around the sisters Oregon quilt show. We shopped 47 stores in 12 days!! Idaho, Oregon, and Washington!! It was a wonderful, whirlwind of fabric fun!! I’m trying to decide where to go next! We went to every fabric store in Utah for 2020. Little trips throughout the year! (Since Sisters got cancelled). And we’ve done Idaho! I’m thinking Colorado or Arizona! And I can’t wait to get to some European fabric stores!!

November 11, 2021 at 10:28 am

How fun!! I would recommend doing Arizona in the winter/early spring months and Colorado in the summer/fall months. If you make it to Tombstone, AZ, I highly suggest a stop in to Big Nose Kate’s restaurant. They have the BEST apple cobbler!! 😀

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Everyone loves a good road trip. Add fabric acquisition to the agenda and now you’ve really got my attention! You can make sure your personal quilt shop hop is a success by following a few simple rules of the road:

• Plan First – You can easily plan out your route and all the shops you’d like to hit with any of the quilt shop guides that are available either in print or online. With the help of these guides, you could simply throw a dart at a map of the United States and find a slew of quilt shops near or on the way to that location.
• Budget – Decide how much money you have allocated to spend in total (after gas and snacks, of course!) and how much that divides into per shop that you plan to visit. As easy as it may be to do, you don’t want to spend all your money on the first stop!
• Shop Local – There are many fabric lines that are available nationwide at just about every quilt shop. Skip those - you can buy that stuff at home. Try to find fabric designs that are particular to whatever region you are visiting. For example, visiting the Great Lakes? How about fabrics featuring pine trees and bears? Heading up to Maine? You’re sure to find your pick of blueberries and lighthouses. While you are shopping local, you can always find new and interesting patterns by local designers and they will appreciate your business!
• Your Travel Companion – If you are traveling with folks from your guild, you can skip this step. But if you are road tripping with your long-suffering spouse or partner, be sure to think of them, too. Incorporate some stops on your trip to places they would love to see. In my case, I always make sure Train Guy gets to see a Railroad Museum or take a ride on one of those old timey steam trains. It’s fun and scenic, and those adjuncts have even inspired a quilt or two!

With the beautiful fall weather right around the corner, start planning your fabric road trip today! 

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Plan your next Shop Hop!

Next week, I am taking a road trip with my quilting friends.  The quilt shops in our area are hosting a Shop Hop, an event that is common all across the country.  Since I am on a strict budget, I need to plan for a shop hop!

What is a Shop Hop?

Plan for a shop hop.

As much fun as a full day of quilt store shopping sounds, it can be depressing when you are on a limited budget.  I want to support small business and independent store owners, so I always try to make a purchase at every stop.  Knowing that I have to make smart purchases I created this plan for a shop hop.

Tip # 1 – Think about your future projects

Are you starting a new quilt?  Is your UFO pile growing because you need borders or backing fabric?

Start your shopping list with fabric.  Be sure to include specific colors, sizes and those special designers and fabric collections that you have been drooling over in your Instagram feed!

If you are a scrappy quilter and have a sufficient stash, think about supplementing with colorful pre-cuts.  One of my local stores has a scrap bin near the register and I always find delightful fabrics in fabulous color combinations.

Tip #2 – Inventory the basics

Take a look at your notions.  Thread is a necessity, so put those basic colors on your shopping list.  I generally piece with a beige or grey but you may need bright colors for an upcoming project.  Are you working with bent pins? Treat yourself to a new box of straight pins.  Having fresh, sharp tools makes preparing your quilt pieces so much easier.  Stock up on new rotary cutter blades now!  Don’t overlook your sewing machine – grab some needles while you are in the notions aisle.

Tip #3 – Shop for Gifts and Souvenirs

A shop hop is the perfect time to grab some gifts for your crafty friends.  Many shops have items such as notepads, pincushions, bobbin holders and scissor fobs that make lovely and useful gifts for fellow quilters and sewists.

If you are far from home and want a souvenir, look for local patterns and fabric.  The recent Row-by-Row Experience with the coordinating fabric license plates are fun to collect.  Books make wonderful gifts so make a list of titles for yourself or others.  The coloring craze is in full swing and designers are on board with coloring books featuring quilting designs and full quilt layouts.

So, are you ready to plan a shop hop with your quilting friends?  Be sure to download the planning guide and make notes about the fabric, books, notions and gifts you are interested in.  Drive safely and have fun shop-hopping! I’d love to hear about your crafty road trips so please tell me about your adventures.

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I love Montana with her endless blue skies. Colorado with her majestic mountains peaks. The excitement of New York. The serenity of the Oregon Cost. And of course, there’s nothing like Missouri’s amber waves of grain!  From sea to shining sea, this country is made up of beautifully unique states.

This week Jenny is stitching up an adorable appliqué map quilt featuring 20 of her favorite states. Click HERE to learn how to make a Road Trip quilt of your own!

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The Davis Mountains of Texas are known for the Observatory with its star parties and for Fort Davis where the Buffalo Soldiers were stationed after the Civil War. Touring Fort Davis while the grandchildren did their Junior Ranger program showed this quilter some awesome antique sewing machines and quilts. One porch demonstration got me interested in rag rugs. There are many methods to make a rag rug from quilt strips today, but in those days, there were few. The docent was demonstrating tearing the strips and using an old fashioned toothbrush to make the rug.

We asked about quilt shops in the area, and she sent us to the local hardware store. Now, I love hardware stores – I can always find some kitchen gadget or other that I just must have. But fabric? The owner of the hardware store explained to us that some of the local ladies had asked him to at least stock basics like thread, needles, and fat quarters. So he did!

This was not the only place in the US where we found and purchased fabric at the local hardware store. We were in Paducah, KY for Quilt Week, but arrived a few days early so we stopped at the local Chamber of Commerce for maps. The lady on duty loved Quilt Week and asked if she could help us plan our week. She showed us locations outside of Paducah where other quilt shows were taking place around the week, but not necessarily on the exact dates of the show. We were on board with that and hopped in the car and headed for Crittenden County and the town of Marion. We stopped at many Amish shops, purchased some homemade fried pie, and saw so many quilts. One small show inside a church was our favorite.

Just down the road was a hardware store with an awesome selection of fabric. We purchased some camper fabric because my quilting hubby was in love!

In Charlton, Massachusetts is a quilt shop with a fascinating history. It is located in the former Methodist Church, but still has the pipe organ.

The church moved to a new building in 2004 when it outgrew the Stafford Street building. Cathy, the shop owner, uses the basement for classes and machine repair. The former sanctuary houses the fabric, and a corner closet is the "Bat Cave."

The most delightful part of the visit was when Cathy sat down at the pipe organ and played hymns for us while we shopped!

I would love to see your most unusual stores. Please comment!

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Planning a new modern quilt- road trip redux.

Do you like to use the same quilt pattern for multiple quilts?  I sure do.  It's one of the great things about a quilt pattern.  You purchase (or in my case, write) it once, and you have endless opportunities for new quilts for years to come.  

For me, the time has come to create a new Road Trip Redux !  This pattern has a special place in my collection and on my creative journey.  It was just my second pattern, after the Road Trip Quilt Pattern , and the first one where I dove into the world of Adobe Illustrator to attempt to create some more refined graphics and diagrams.  I also worked closely with a great team of  pattern testers for the first time.  This helped me so much to create a rock solid pattern. I have been so pleasantly surprised and thrilled with how much good feedback I've received over the years from quilters who have enjoyed the pattern.  

As we all know, there is a lot to be said for the positive feedback loop.  Having this positive experience with this first "legit" quilt pattern I wrote, made me so excited to try another.  Ten quilt patterns later, here I am, ready to circle back to this nearly first one.

It was really the beginning of my path into writing quilt patterns, and having had very little idea what I was doing, I was so grateful to my testers and the amazing and supportive Instagram community that cheered me on during the making of my very first Road Trip Redux Quilt.  

It's been almost three years since I began that first one and I've made 3 or 4 more in that time.  But it's been a while, and I love this quilt so much, so why not start another? I have some quilt gifts to consider after all and this one offers me two great size options to choose from.   

If you've been following along with me for some time , you know my love of solids is strong.  So for this round, I'm considering trying something a little different and sprinkling in some gorgeous prints.  There are just so many beautiful and lively prints out there and right now I'm loving all the Art Gallery Fabric lines by their talented designers.  Have you seen the newest and soon to be released lines? Ugh, how does one choose?! 

Anyway, I decided to put together a few mock ups to share.  Any favorites in the bunch? Check out my sampling of mostly print versions first, followed by the all solids versions.  I have a feeling I'll be making more than one more! 

First Up- The Print Version Quilts

Next Up- The Solids Quilts Shine Too

As you can see, I'm kind of a fan of the peach and coral color family!  

So, even though, mock ups like these aren't quite as fun as the real thing, they are great for allowing me (and you) to visualize the possibilities.  Of course these here are just a small handful of what's possible.  I hope it's given you some color inspiration for any upcoming projects and maybe even for your own Road Trip Redux Quilt! 

Head to My Recent Instagram Post for More

See this post for a few more options and to see what other quilty friends have voted as their favorite so far.  Happy Quilting friends! 

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Road Trip Quilt Along - Week 6

Welcome, here you will find the patterns for week 6 of the Road Trip Quilt Along. We are starting our journey west now, so you will find blocks representing the southeastern states. Most of them are fairly simple, but great practice for piecing skills!

For more information visit my blog at  PamelaQuilts . I hope you are enjoying the trip as much as I am! It's been fun to look back at my memories from last years epic road trip and share them with you!

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Make a "Road Trip" Map Applique Quilt with Jenny!

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Jenny demonstrates how to make a beautiful applique map quilt of some of her favorite states. This quilt is made with one solid pack and one print pack of 10-inch squares of precut fabric (layer cakes). For this project, Jenny chose Murmur 10" Squares by Valori Wells for FreeSpirit Fabrics.

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A Road Trip Quilt

A Block Of The Month Adventure Quilt, designed by Kate Colleran and Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis.  

The pattern is available as a shipped paper pattern or a PDF download.

This quilt came from the idea of  a road trip across the United States and depicts different aspects of the country.

If you look closely at the quilt, you can almost see that it represents the United States, from shore to shore. There are trees, there are mountains, there are blocks to symbolize the ocean, the sun and the stars along with blocks that represent the various aspects of a road trip – roundabouts, mile markers and roadside blooms.

The pattern is set up as a block of the month with 11 block designs, and then the 12th month puts it all together.  

The quilt is fat quarter friendly; you need 24 fat quarters and a background. You can use prints, use solids, use tone on tones or batiks- it will all work! 

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Moscow to Ryazan via Elektrostal

Moscow to ryazan road trip planner.

Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Moscow to Ryazan. If you're planning a road trip to Ryazan, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.

11:00 am  start in Moscow drive for about 1 hour

12:07 pm   Elektrostal stay for about 1 hour and leave at 1:07 pm drive for about 2.5 hours

3:47 pm  arrive in Ryazan

driving ≈ 4 hours

Where should I stop along the way?

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What are some things to do in Ryazan?

This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.

Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!

Click the button below to explore more questions and answers related to Ryazan.

Do I really have to go back home?

Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!

Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Ryazan to Moscow drive , or go to the main page to plan a new road trip .

You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Moscow to Ryazan . Or get a full Moscow to Ryazan flight plan .

Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend.

And if you know Moscow well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Moscow!

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It's National Park Week! Here's everything you need for a road trip

Make the car ride more enjoyable with these essentials.

Updated April 24, 2024

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When is National Park Week 2024?

National Park Week is held annually. This year, National Park Week is observed from Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 28 .

What is National Park Week?

1. a trending travel cup that's totally worth it.

Stay hydrated in style.

Sometimes a company gets its design perfect. Made from recycled stainless steel and featuring double wall vacuum insulation, this travel cup keeps your hot stuff hot for seven hours or your cold stuff cold for 11 hours. The “FlowState” lid is spill-proof and allows for sipping either straight out of the lid or out of a plastic reusable straw in a perfect-fit straw opening.

Perfectly sized to fit your car's cup holder, this cup is essential for keeping you hydrated, caffeinated—or whatever liquid needs may be.

2. A collapsible cooler for drinks and snacks

Eat your snacks on the road with our favorite soft-sided cooler.

3. A portable battery pack that will juice up all your devices

Charge your devices quickly with our favorite power bank

What we're saying is: If you're on the cusp of draining your battery because you've been desperately trying to track down a gas station, this little power pack will be a lifesaver.

4. Lots and lots of audiobooks

Listen to an audiobook to pass the time.

5. A car vacuum to clean up crumbs

Keep your car nice and clean during your road trip.

You’d be surprised at how dirty the car can get when you’re spending so much time in it. A small vacuum is just the thing to keep stashed under the seat or in the trunk for cleaning quick messes, whether they’re crumbs from little passengers or a quick deep clean on the carpets.

6. Dramamine for when you get the winding road woozies

Keep motion sickness at bay.

Those long and winding National Park roads and your probable compulsion to look at your phone—either to follow maps or to page through your photos—are a recipe for disaster.

7. An affordable dashcam to capture the views

Capture beautiful scenes with a dash cam.

8. A customizable car mattress

Nap in this comfortable air mattress.

9. A fast-charging car charger for two

Use a car charger with USB-A

10. An instant camera for classic trip pics

Take beautiful, hassle-free pictures with our favorite instant camera.

Wherever you go, it’s always nice to have a camera on hand. As good as phone cameras have gotten, there’s still something magical about using a real handheld camera to catalogue your journey.

11. An essential organizer for every cord

Keep all your cords organized.

Has anyone seen that cord? Your camera takes a micro-B, your Kindle takes a mini-B your iPhone either takes lightning or USB-C depending on when you last upgraded, there’s the aux cord, and don’t get us started on the 30-pin. Don't let your lap turn into a sea of mismatched charging cords and 2% phone batteries.

12. A fully stocked first aid kit

Prepare for the unexpected with our favorite first aid kit.

13. A water filter to clean out funky water

Stay hydrated no matter where you find yourself on your trip.

With claims to remove 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria, 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites and up to 0.2 microns, this little tool is super handy to have on hand when thirst hits and there is only funky water to be found!

14. The best headlamp for hands-free illumination

Brighten the night with this hands-free flashlight.

15. A portable jumper kit

You can jumpstart your car without the help of a buddy.

It can be tough to wait for a jump when you're miles from civilization. Luckily, this pre-charged jumper kit allows you to jump your car even without a buddy around. It's the fallback safety tool you need whenever you're driving in unpredictable areas.

Reviewers like this jumper kit for being super compact, offering a rapid charge and for its accompanying floodlight.

16. A roadside safety kit

Keep this packed in your trunk in-case you have extensive car troubles.

17. Travel pillow

We love this neck pillow.

18. A weighted blanket to stay cozy and calm

De-stress with our favorite weighted blanket.

19. A portable tire inflator in case of a roadside emergency

Get this best-selling portable air compressor for peace of mind on the road.

20. Bluetooth headphones for long rides

Block out sound during your trip.

They are comfortable, have a battery that lasts 24 hours, and are made of pillow-soft fleece. You might wonder how SleepPhones weren’t invented sooner.

21. A portable hotspot for long trips

Stay connected with a mobile router.

Netgear’s Nighthawk provides internet for up to 20 devices, so you’ll be able to connect all the devices you’ll need.

22. Mad Libs for restless kiddos

Pass the time with a couple rounds of Madlibs.

Plus, it helps kids learn their grammar while having fun, which is just an added benefit to this boredom-busting game.

23. A water bottle to stay hydrated on the go

Stay hydrated with our favorite water bottle

The bottle comes with a Brita filter insert, so even if you fill it up in a rest-stop sink, it will still taste great. It comes in a variety of colors, so you can get a couple for the family before you set off on your trip.

24. A porta-potty for a moving car

When you have to go, you have to go.

These are the things you don't want to think about, but they are so necessary. When you're off on the open road—or driving from the Grand Canyon's North Rim to the South Rim—there aren't a whole lot of clean opportunities for quick bladder relief.

25. A portable bidet

Keep your tush clean.

What are the 2024 National Park Week themes? function ga4_link178() { window.dataLayer.push(JSON.parse('{"event":"default_event"}')) }

Each day during National Park Week is associated with a different theme to help people learn more about specific aspects of our national parks.

• April 20: Discovery
• April 21: Volunteers
• April 22: Earth Day
• April 23: Innovation
• April 24: Workforce Wednesday
• April 25: Youth Engagement
• April 26: Community Connections
• April 27: Junior Ranger Day
• April 28: Arts in Parks

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