GingerK ... Yea for Lens!!! I live all too close to one, and my truck just seems to take a sidetrip there all, too often!
HuntAnnette ... Oh you will love it! Don't just visit ONE Lens, as their inventory can vary from one to the other. BTW you can get pretty much more than fabric there. Some of their fabrics are buyouts, and can be older lines. Some are the current ones, just the same as the LQS. And at times, you will even find some with the Joann's label!
You might be familiar with them, as they are always at the Toronto Shows. Prices vary widely ... same as LQS' and some marked down. Always a sell out area, if you have luck. Also, batting by the yard/metre and a huge selection of upholstery and trims. AND before you go... be sure to check their online coupons. In the Spring, I really cashed in ... fabric on sale, then % off because I took the whole bolt, plus a further % markdown for any green fabric (it was St. Paddy's time), and then I had a coupon for a further markdown!!! Made the fabric, almost free!!!
http://www.lensmill.com/
And sometimes you can go and have absolutely no luck!
Shelbie ... You're right about them each having their own "flavour"! You'll love the Woodstock one ... and Hamilton's is great too. BTW checked out the new Fland in Oville today ... disappointing!! (or is it that I am spoiled by Lens?)