I dont know about the shopping district, but my DIL was just here from that area and she said there was a new fabric store in Dallas that had more modern fabrics- may or not be quilting fabrics. Anyway she said the next time I come down for a visit, we would go. Last year, we went to Quilt Country. That is a neat store! My Dh picked out the most complicated looking quilt - like a Lonestar and said he liked that one- could I make one? HA! If the kids dont move back, then the next time I go- we ARe going to the fabric stores!!! Good luck!