I moved to LA County area of So. Cal. 5 years ago. I have probably been in our LQS 6 times. They are so rude and have been really mean and rude to my friend who is a new quilter. I order a lot of my fabric online. I get all of my notions at Jo Anns, with coupons. I have found another shop about 30 min. away that I do business with. They have over 10,000 bolts of fabric and 1600 batiks, but I definitely get overwhelmed when I am there. I am also trying to take a day trip once a month and check out other shops that are within 1 hour. I have just had really good luck online.