here inEngland is a shop calles The fabric Guild in Leicester. It opens to the general public 2 days a week. I love going my friend says it only for the men not the fabric. Let me explain: after a 2 hour drive i am always thirsty when I arrive and they have a free drink area ( tea coffee etc) and biscuits. this is where the ladies who have husbands leave them while they shop. I have a wonderful time chatting to them. They are all very knowledgeable about quilting and know exactly what wives are doing and how. I've learnt a great deal about my obsession from them. The store also has male owners who again know a great deal and are very chatter. As a single lady in her prime of life it is very refreshing to chat to males without wives grabbing them or taking them away. I do purchase a great deal of material as well.I stock up incase I run out.