Hi I have been to those two shops. I began a sampler class at All About Quilting, but my partner (ride) over to Jacksonville opted to quit and gas was an issue at the time and I'm doing two other block of the months anyhow. I really liked the owner Krista. She was friendly. I have been to the cotton patch one time and loved it so much because of the large assortment of fabric. Right now I'm trying to use a lot of my stash but when I need to purchase a few yards it will be worth the trip.