I travel quite a bit for my job (once a week, average), and I always plan to see a quilt shop to wherever I go. I go, not to buy fabric, but to see and experience the uniqueness that each quilt shop offers. I happen to love the adventure of it all. And sometimes, yes, I do see fabric that is unique or I can't buy at home. Mostly, I am satisfied seeing what others are doing in that neck of the woods. Did you see styles or techniques that are new to you? Then perhaps, you got what you really wanted, and, without the bulk of having to carry it home. Each shop offer unique patterns, color combinations, and styles. I hope you learned something new and enjoyed the adventure of it all, because, after all, we can find those fabrics online.