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Goose on the Loose Shop Hop 2010 Next year’s shop hop marks our fifth year and we have some surprises planned. Take a look at your upcoming calendar and see how May 6 – 8th 2010 fits into your plans. The Goose has something planned for you and your quilting friends. Shops address and contact info is at the bottom of this page. |
Prizes for the 2009 Shop Hop
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Grand prize |
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Fractured Florals |
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Jeweled Baskets |
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Results 2009 Shop Hop
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AJ draws the Grand Prize Winner |
Darlene draws the winner for the quilt from Country Concessions |
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Liz draws the winner for the quilt from Lilac Lane Quilts |
Chrissie shows us the winning ballot for the quilt from Quilters' Line |
The winner of the grand prize a weekend for 8 at Quilter’s Miss Bee Haven is Betty Stephenson from Creemore. When Darlene phoned Betty to let her know that she had won, Betty informed us that it was her birthday. What a wonderful start to a birthday.
L.M. Mc Neice from Orillia won the quilt provided by Cobwebs and Caviar.
Alice Triemstoa from Barrie won the quilt provided by Country Concessions.
Leone Morson from Pickering won the quilt provided by Quilters’ Line.
Kaye Groen from Tottenham won the quilt provided by Lilac Lane Quilts.
Next year’s shop hop marks our fifth year and we have some surprises planned. Take a look at your upcoming calendar and see how May 6 – 8th 2010 fits into your plans. The Goose has something planned for you and your quilting friends.
The shop demonstrations from the 2009 Shop Hop were:
Lilac Lane Quilts: Marti Michell's 2-1/2" Strippers. Make the most of
your Jelly Rolls.
Quilters Line: Tube Stripping by Cozy Quilts
Cobwebs and Caviar: Organize Your Perfect Sewing Space
Country Concessions: The Wonders of Fusible Appliqué
During the 2008 Shop Hop there were four quilt shops to visit so you can qualify to win one of five prizes. The Grand prize was a three day retreat for the winner and 7 friends in beautiful Muskoka. Each of the four participating shops had a quilt to be won. Each shop also demonstrated a technique. The winners from last year are listed below along with the prizes.
The shops demonstrations from
the 2008 Shop Hop were:
Lilac Lane Quilts: Marti Michell templates, their advantages and how to
use them.
Quilter's Line: Easy Mitered Binding Tool
Cobwebs and Caviar: Proper Pressing Techniques
Country Concessions: Batting Buddy's and Quilting as you Go
Prizes from 2008
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Free demonstrations throughout the event |
In 2006 we introduced Goose On The Loose.
In 2007 the Goose Goes To College. At each location there were
demonstrations for all the shoppers.
2007 Winners
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What is a Shop Hop?
While each event is individually planned, ours is a visit of 4 shops most of which are along highway 89 and one shop on highway 10 in Ontario Canada This gives us a flying geese formation and the reason we are the Goose on the Loose Shop Hop. At each shop your passport is stamped after you see what that particular shop specializes in.
Why would I go to a shop hop?
A shop hop inspires the artist in you. It is a great time to visit shops that you may not get to on a regular bases and see the quilts they are creating.
The shops involved have worked hard to bring you 5 prizes and stock the most interesting fabrics that they can. There will be 1 grand prize and 4 quilts for prizes. What could possibly be better? Any of us would love to be a winner! Plus at each of the 4 locations there will be something demonstrated and a special sale.
How do I shop hop?
We hope you will devote a day at least to the experience and plan a route that will work for you. To assist you with that we have included our shop links to this site and you can plan your weekend. There are links to contact all of the shops included and if you require any further information we hope you will contact the shops directly.
How will I know if I won a prize?
The draw will take place the Monday following the shop hop and all winners will be notified by phone. Their names will be available on the website later that week.
A special thank you to our supporters and sponsors.
While following the Goose on the Loose you may want to visit our sponsoring
restaurants and enjoy the specials they are dishing up.
-Sara’s Catering
www.sarascatering.ca
4917 7th Concession, Unit
2, Adjala ( the road to Earl Rowe Park just west of Alliston)
-Susan's Deli
15 Main St. W. Markdale, Ont
Enjoy a discount on your meal with presentation of
your Shop Hop passport.
A shop hop is all about serving the quilter. The shops involved have contacted restaurants in their area as well as bed and breakfast owners in their communities to support this event. But without fabric quilting cannot exist and we thank you the quilter for giving us the opportunity to serve you.
Goose on the Loose shop hop offers you the best experience. Please feel free to contact or visit the shops or restaurant shops online. Plan your route and enjoy the weekend!
Cobwebs and Caviar. website:
www.cobwebsandcaviar.ca
127 Main St. West, Shelburne
Country Concessions. website: www.countryconcessions.com
1 Dufferin St. South, Cookstown
Lilac Lane Quilts. website: www.lilaclanequilts.com
180 Parsons Road, Unit 27, Alliston
Quilters’ Line. website: www.quiltersline.com
57 Main St. West, Markdale
