Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric

Special Shop Hop Hours- 
Sunday June 22nd Open 11am-4pm
Sunday July 27th Open 11am-4pm

What is the All Iowa Shop Hop??

 

The All Iowa Shop Hop brings together sewing and quilting enthusiasts from across Iowa and neighboring states. The event will run June 1 through July 31 in 2025.

 

The All Iowa Shop Hop Magazine is your guide to all things about the event, participating stores and sponsors. The Magazine also includes valuable patterns, projects and articles along with the official passport and map.

 

Each participating store offers the exclusive Shop Hop fabric and fun give-aways. Participants have their passport stamped at each store they visit to qualify for additional prizes!

Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric
Click to see one of the All Iowa Shop Hop Fabric

How do I get Started!?!

Step 1- Come See US!!

University Vacuum and Sewing has all of the information and items you need to get ready for the All Iowa Shop Hop!

Stop in to get started today!

Step 2- Get the Magazine

Come see us to get your All Iowa Shop Hop Magazine. It features everything you need for your Great Sewing Adventures™.  We can also ship the magazine to you. Call us today!

  • Magazines will be available NOW
  • Besides an Official Passport and Map of Stores, the magazine contains patterns, articles and other resources for sewing and quilting.
  • The magazine notes special Shop Hop store hours and Regional and State maps that make it easy to plan your route.
  • Each person in your party will need a passport in order to register for prizes.
  • You’ll want to reference your magazine all year. Use it to find a quilt shop whenever you are meandering the country roads of Iowa. Be inspired by the patterns, projects and articles.

Step 3- Go Shopping

  • Come in and purchase the 2025 exclusive All Iowa Shop Hop Exclusive Fabrics. Each year we have a custom-designed fabric.
  • Hurry in when it’s gone, it’s gone!
  • Enjoy the unique personality of each Shop Hop store. Discover the secrets and special items individual stores have that keep you inspired and excited about sewing.

Step 4- Collect Free Quilt Label

  • Participating Shop Hop stores will give a Quilt Label to each Shop Hopper.

Step 5- Earn Prizes

  • Visit the All Iowa Shop Hop Prize page for more about the hundreds of prizes available through the 2025 All Iowa Shop Hop.
  • Be sure to have your Passport stamped at each store you visit.
  • All winners are selected by random drawing from qualifying passports received
  • Each Region features a grand prize thanks to our generous industry and store sponsors

Step 6- Share Your Creations

How did you use the exclusive All Iowa Shop Hop Fabrics? What other fabrics, tools, supplies, patterns or advice did you pick up, and what did they inspire you to create?

Share your stories and creations with All Iowa Shop Hop on Facebook

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Wednesday   9:00am – 2:00pm

Thursday       9:00am – 5:30pm Friday             9:00am – 5:30pm

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Closed on Sunday

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