Posted 11/18/2008 @ 9:58:47 am by igoquilting.com

Shop hopping is a phrase used to describe going from one store to another looking for quilting materials by car or via the internet.

Many ladies love to go with a group who are interested in quilting. They will make a day of it. Starting early in the morning, they will drive from town to town looking for that unique quilt shop. They are hoping to find that special piece of fabric to make their next piece of art. They want their quilts to be very unique and different. Each quilt shop usually carries a different designer for their fabric. Prices vary greatly from shop to shop. Many shops will offer classes, patterns, quilting machines and different techniques for making their quilts.

The internet offers people a chance to shop for fabric with the click of a mouse. People no longer have to get into their cars and drive to a store. They can simply pull out their favorite chair and get comfortable. With credit card in hand, people can move from one store to the next without even leaving their homes. Many quilt shops have an e-store.

There is such a endless supply of great quality fabric online. Many of the stores give a great description of the fabric and guarantee you will get the color you see on their site.

There are a few drawbacks to shopping online, such as that you do not get to feel the fabric or determine the texture and weave. There is no one you can talk to in person if you have a question. Finally, the shipping costs can get rather high.

With all that in mind, you have to decide if driving to a store takes to much time or if shopping online is for you.

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