We are lucky enough to have several good QSs in our area, probably over a dozen within 45 minutes to an hours drive. The problem is that I just can't afford to support them all. The one that I support with my purchases is the one that also has the wonderful RETREAT CENTER attached---Threads of Time in Danville, Illinois. Wonderful rooms to sew in, bedrooms, kitchens, a beautiful fenced in garden with a large electrified gazebo, grill, patio furniture and a quilt store attached to all of that. They also offer classes and bring in national quilters for shows and workshops. You just can't get better than that. Everyone should plan a retreat. It's pretty inexpensive.