The only quilt shop near me used to require you buy their fabrics in order to take some of their classes. The same shop now no longer sells fabric, only sewing machines and notions. Of course they no longer require you to buy their fabric for their classes, but they do have a "sister" store about 40 miles away that does still sell fabrics. But most of their classes and special events are at the sister store. This disappoints me because the local shop is the only quilt shop within 40 miles (other than Joann's).