MCH- I live in Nebraska, near Omaha. I would highly recommend a stop in Lincoln, Ne to visit the International Quilt Study Center and Museum at the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Said to be the largest known public collection of quilts in the world. They have a changing themed display that is always so interesting. And, also, a well stocked gift shop
Even the architecture of the building is quilt related! There are two quilt shops that I am familiar with in Lincoln: The Cosmic Cow, 6136 Havelock Ave. 68507 and Calico House, 5221 So. 48th St. #4. If you can only do one I would do Cosmic Cow, closer to the museum and interstate than the other, fun fabrics. If you have time for lunch you might try the Haymarket area, neat area, don't have the address at hand. The next stop I would recommend is the Quilted Moose in Gretna, Ne. maybe 45 minutes east of Lincoln on I-80, then about 10 minutes north of interstate on highway 31. Their address is 109 Enterprise Dr. It is kind of hard to see from the highway so you might want to call them if you can. Or let me know if you want more detailed info. So that's a quick run down. Hope you have a good trip and have a chance to stop in Nebraska!