Originally Posted by
ghostrider
.... New Hampshire is a quilter's paradise, no doubt about it!
I have to agree 100%! Lots of LQSs, chain stores (JAF, Hobby Lobby, Walmart), guilds, shows, etc. Yes, we do get cold and snow (this year was particularly bad), but you will adapt easily to it. We push it out of the way, bundle up and off we go!
Now, northern Maine, on the other hand is not terribly quilting friendly (IMHO). The closest LQS to where I have my home is close to 2 hours away, the next one is closer to 3 hours away. Yes, guilds exist, but nothing near me (45 mins. away). There are, however, quite a few shops, guilds, shows in southern Maine, which makes sense as this is where most of the population is. (Someone suggested I open a LQS up north, but the one there was closed due to lack of business. The county where I live is a poor county, not too much "disposable" income.)
Good luck with your decision!