Mary Jos has been the top of my "favorite quilt shops" for over 20 years. A dear friend of mine grew up in Gastonia and at the time we met we were both living in Florida. We may several stops there along our many trips together. She has passed on now and I still recall the wonderful times we had there. I would love to go back, my last trip was about 8 yrs ago. If you all go...do not miss RO's BBQ while you are in town...the best southern style pulled pork sandwiches...they will come to your car to take your order and bring it to you. We always stopped there to grab some on our way out of town!