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The OLFA Story

While many people know that the OLFA® rotary cutter was introduced in 1979, our story really begins in 1956. In 1956 Mr. Yoshio Okada, the founder of OLFA CORPORATION, invented the world’s first Snap-Off Blade Cutter. The inspiration for this incredible idea came from breaking off segments of chocolate bars and analyzing the snap edges of broken glass. This unique...

Shop Hop Inc featured by Shannon Fabrics

Shannon Fabrics is a valued Shop Hop sponsor that works closely with us to promote quilting and sewing. Recently, Shannon Fabrics interviewed us for a feature article on their website blog. Here is an excerpt from that article: Shop Hop Inc has stepped up to become a true ambassador of quilt and fabric shops and the customers who support these...

QT Fabrics – Sponsor Highlight

QT Fabrics is an employee-owned company that designs and produces high quality fabrics exclusively for the independent market. With a company history dating back to 1807, we are proud of our heritage and accomplishments. We are committed to continuing our legacy well into the future. Our QT Fabrics are designed by a talented team of in-house artists and licensors who,...

An Introduction to Benartex – Our Exclusive Fabric Supplier

Benartex creates unique fabrics for Quilters and Makers of all types, for all age groups for all skill levels and all print categories. We ARE Quilters. Benartex was founded in 1980, originally selling specialty fabrics. However, after visiting some quilt shows, Mr. B (Selim Benardete, founder and President of Benartex) “fell in love with quilting,” and eventually changed the Benartex...

An Introduction to Yazzii Bags

We are proud to call Yazzii one of our biggest supporters! Thanks for all you do Yazzii to help us make our shop hops fun and exciting! At an age when most people are ready for retirement, the enterprising and ever charismatic Yasmita turned a chance meeting 18 years ago into a flourishing business. In 2001, after gracefully bowing out...

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