I recently did an outback (Australia) trip. My intention was to pick up a fat quarter from every town we stoped in. However - There was only two quilting shops along the way. So I picked up a jelly roll from the first town (who told me I wouldn't find a quilt shop in Longreach or Birdsville etc) and then I just bought tea towels from every town. I haven't started my quilt yet but I am looking forward to it when I do.