I live in a very small town and Walmart is my LQS. Other than that I drive 80 miles. But I found great stuff on CL that makes it worthwhile to drive if I have errands, sometimes not. I got a car load of batting for $70 and am getting some quilt store quality fabric at 3.50 a yard next week. The woman I am buying from got what must be a truckload of fabric at an estate sale. Most of it still on bolts or in huge boxes of FQ. I have to go past her on an errand next week and wow, better than a fabric store. Also I furnished my house, mostly, with CL, free wooden table and chairs (originally Pier 1) free. Grandfather clock $50. You just have to keep looking, make it a regular schedule and don't get distracted by, Oh I can use that. NOt if you weren't looking for it or it's not a list I keep. I type in quilting. Have fun and you'll have some great finds out there.
Khadija