Hi I live in the Milwaukee area. Patched Works in Elm Grove is another nice shop. Nancy's Notions shop is in Beaver Dam. I also found this site for hubby
www.dairyfarmtours.com This farm would be on your way from Chicago to House on the Rock. The Wisconsin State Fair is the place to be August 2 - 12. All things farm for hubby and gorgeous quilts for you. Milwaukee also has an ethnic festival most every weekend during the summer and the world's biggest music festival, Summerfest, is June 27 to July 8. Enjoy!