I'm really never at a loss for fabric choices from our LQS - except we're in S FL and I'd much rather have 'up north' colors - darker/richer. They have some but not enough to suit me... :( But I understand they can't carry it all and the do have to cater to the area. I always get my fix at the Back Door when I go to IN :). They do not carry a large variety of needles though - or that much thread...