Don't know about Kathy but I go to Whistle Stop a couple of times a month. It's about a 10 minute drive from me. Love that place. We also have a great shop in Fayetteville called Loving Stitches and there is one up closer to you Kathy in Apex called Plain and Simple Quilts. Loving Stitches especially is a very warm and friendly place. It doesn't have the normal quilt shop "nose in the air" kind of feeling. lol