Which way do I go for the best shop?? Big toss up decision. In one area there are 3....Pine Needles in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Cottage Rose in Marion, IA and Connies in Marion IA. The cottage rose has online as does Pine Needles. Of those 3 Connies is my fav because of the cw that she carries. If I can't find something there...they probably don't make it anymore. If I go to the Amanas...Heritage Quilt (iowa) This shop is in an old barn and carries a huge supply of batiks and orientals. The cw and 30's repros are fantastic also. Wish I had the money to buy when I visit there. Usually go with Mom and sister in law.
If I go to Muscatine IA, the Cotton Shop has some really nice flannels that don't see elsewhere.
Hope that this helps if anyone goes thru Iowa. :D