North Fort Worth & Dallas TX area.
International Quilt Festival each year in Oct/Nov.
Many great shops in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Many great quilt guilds in the area. Also many quilt shows done by the guilds in the area.
Many, many famous quilters, instructors, pattern and fabric designers in the state.
Moda/United Notions warehouses!
Great restaurants and less expensive housing than other states.
No state income tax.
Gee, I've about talked myself into returning there to live myself!!
Jan in VA