I chuckled several times while reading the posts! I happen to be in Central Florida for vacation and plan to visit a few of the shop hop stores which, coincidentally, begins tomorrow! My husband favorite woodworking store happens to be within a mile of the Fabric Superstore so it's a win/win.
I have to echo the story about the Fabric Depot in Portland. We were in Portland visiting our son so I took the train out to Fabric Depot. Wow! I hit upon their huge sale and bought so much fabric I had to buy a carry on bag so that my suitcase didn't exceed the fifty pound weight limit on the plane!
i know that many of you travel I75 through Georgia. I strongly suggest a stop at Scarlet Thread, exit 221. It's about four miles off the exit but the displays are inspirational and the staff is fell of southern hospitality! Be sure to meet the store owner, Karen, who will make you feel warm all over with her love of quilting!