Only visited Phoenix once, but you have to take the time to go to the big 35th Ave Sew and Vac store--it's huge--more fabric than you can absorb--luckily they have seating in several places so you can take a break! And I liked the 3 Dudes quilt shop too--neither are real close to Chandler (where we stayed too) but I think that because of the way Phoenix stretches through the valley, nothing is real close! Have fun--you might want to check out their Botanical Gardens too--very nice!