ABQ SHOP HOP 2025

No, there are no entry fees or participation costs.

Purchase is not required to receive a Passport stamp or a Free Block Pattern.

Each shop will have Passports available - pick up a Passport at the first shop you visit.

You may start your journey at any of the participating shops & complete them in any order you choose.   See The Map below

All shops will be open from the hours of 10am - 5pm on each day of the Shop Hop.  

1. Yes, each shop will provide a FREE pattern for a unique block (one per customer, please).
2. Shops will offer fabric kits to make their block - for a fixed fee (the same at all shops).

3. Shops may also offer patterns and kits for a small project that highlights their block.

4. Shops may offer a finishing quilt pattern and quilt kit (for a fee)

To be eligible for entry into the Prize Drawings, your Passport must have a stamp from each of the participating shops.  (Note: You only have to visit one of Bob's Sew & Vac locations)

However, you may still participate in the fun of the Shop Hop even if you are not able to complete your entire Passport.  Most of the shops have door prize drawings in addition to the passport drawing.

Passports with ALL stamps completed will be eligible for entry into the Prize Drawing.

There will be numerous Grand Prizes up for grabs (e.g., prior years there was a Sewing machine or an Iron) - Full list to be posted soon. 

Each shop will donate a Gift Basket ($250 value) and a Gift Card ($50).

1. Have a physical retail location, within 40 miles of Downtown ABQ

2. Sell industry-known quilting fabric for more than a year (by the time of the Shop Hop)

3. Agree to common special hours for each day of the event

4. Agree to no special discounts/sales during event (normal clearance fabric section is ok)

5. Agree to design a custom block that supports the Theme and uses the committee's agreed-upon fabrics.

6. Agree to print & hand out passports, and provide a free copy of their custom block pattern for customers during the event. 

6. Contribute to the pool of prizes and gift certificates for winners

7. Contribute a shared fee to help with promoting the event (website, flyers, ads)

8. Attend planning meetings, Communicate, Have fun & share the love of quilting! 

Applications to participate are submitted via the Vendor Application Form and will be accepted through March 31, 2025 for review & approval by the ABQ Shop Hop committee