Carol, you would be welcome to go anywhere with me as long as you can get in my Grand Cherokee. I would most likely be going through Lexington, as I live in Richmond.
There are several quilt shops in Lexington and the surrounding areas. Quilters Square, Sew A Lot and Q First in Quilting. About an hour to the east in Mt. Sterling is Sterling Quilt Shop, less than that is A Stitch in Time in Winchester, and Berea is about an hour south of Lexington. There are several shops there and lots to look at, including the Kentucky Artisan Center. Plus Hancock's, Joann's and Hobby Lobby. Sandy's Sewing Center is also there, but I wouldn't classify her as a Quilt Shop.
Lexington is very easy to get to no matter which direction you come from. I live in Richmond, which is about 20 miles south of Lexington.