March 1 – April 30, 2026

All Texas
Shop Hop 2026

Discover the most efficient routes across 144 quilt shops in 10 Texas regions. Plan your quilting adventure with optimized travel paths and detailed regional guides.

144
Stores Analyzed
3632
Total Miles
10
Texas Regions
Countdown to Start

March 1, 2026 · Opening Day

07
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22
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39
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Countdown to Finish

April 30, 2026 · Last Day

68
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14
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22
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38
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Explore Texas Quilting Heritage

Each region offers unique experiences, from the Hill Country charm of the Mid South Region to the urban convenience of Houston's South East Region. Our analysis covers 144 geocoded locations with precise route optimization.

Nearest Neighbor Algorithm

Routes optimized using proven pathfinding techniques

Geographic Clustering

10 distinct regions matching the official All Texas Shop Hop regional structure

Distance Calculations

Haversine formula for accurate great-circle distances

Texas Quilt Trails Map

Ready to Start Your Journey?

With two full months to explore (March 1 – April 30, 2026), you have plenty of time to visit multiple regions and collect stamps from all your favorite shops.

Optimized Routes by Region

Each region features an optimized driving route connecting every quilt shop with minimal backtracking.

Central North West Region
19 quilt shops · 371.2 mi
19 stops
1Quilting Cat CraftsAlvarado
2AGCC Quilts and MoreAlvarado
3GG's Quilt ShopMidlothian

+ 16 more shops

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South East Region
18 quilt shops · 295.2 mi
18 stops
1Quilter's EmporiumStafford
2Woven Stitchery & CraftsBellaire
3Bobbins & ThreadsHouston

+ 15 more shops

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Mid South Region
17 quilt shops · 390.5 mi
17 stops
1Sew It FabulousBoerne
2Gone Quiltin'Bandera
3Uptown Blanco Textile StudioBlanco

+ 14 more shops

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Central Region
15 quilt shops · 303.1 mi
15 stops
1Austin Sewing MachinesRound Rock
2Poppy Quilt N SewGeorgetown
3Over the Top QuiltingCedar Park

+ 12 more shops

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Special Shop Hop Sundays

Each region has designated Sundays with extended shop hours:

Sunday, March 1— Central Region, South Region8d
Sunday, March 8— Central North West Region15d
Sunday, March 15— North West Region, East Region, South East Region22d
Sunday, March 22— Mid South Region, Central North East Region, North East Region, West Central Region29d

Planning Your Adventure

Expert recommendations to help you make the most of your shop hop experience.

Most Efficient Routes

Start with the Central North East Region (153 mi, 15 shops) or the South East Region (295 mi, 18 shops) for a great density of stores in a manageable driving distance.

Quick Trips: 1–2 Days
Comprehensive Coverage

Central North West has the most stores (19 shops) and South East Region (18 shops) offers a Houston-area quilting marathon. Perfect for dedicated quilters.

Extended: 3–4 Days
Time Management

With 2 full months available, pace your visits strategically. Weekend trips work great for compact regions, while longer routes deserve dedicated time.

March 1 – April 30
Texas Shop Hop

Discover the most efficient routes across 144 quilt shops in 10 Texas regions. Plan your quilting adventure with optimized travel paths.

Event Details

March 1 - April 30, 2026
10 Regions Across Texas

All Texas Shop Hop 2026. Route data optimized using nearest neighbor algorithm with Haversine distance calculations.