when I'm in the south... I try to stop at Mary Jo's located in Gastonia, SC. It used to be located in an old K-Mart... to give you an idea of the size. It has moved across the street but is still carries all manner of fabric... cotton, upholstery, bridal, laces, etc. There is sooo much there... that you have to go in with a pattern in mind or it is sort like going to a dinner buffet on a cruise ship.... too much overload! I think they are now selling on line as well.