My closest quilt store is about 35 miles of heavy traffic. A Wal Mart 25 miles away has some fabric. All the ones near do not. Hancock is a good hour at the right time of the day (impossible during heavy traffic) and 17 miles to a lousy Hobby lobby. Doesn't slow me down though. I buy in quantity when I travel and order from the net. Most of the shops are going with the economy. I know of four that have closed in the recent past. Thank goodness I have a stash.