I lived in Vegas in the late 70's & 80's... ther were only a couple quilt shops ther at that time, both on the east end of 'town'...because it was small then.... Maryland Pkwy & Tropicana was one I remember... You'd have to check the internet for sure.... As far as tings to do not related to gambling.. They have a nice but small ski area north of the city on hwy 95 called Lee Canyon; hiking in Red Rocks Canyon, the Hoover dam is a nice tour, but that area is under construction at this time, so traffic is a BEAR! Bonnie Springs , west of town is interesting, like a old west town.... Ocean Spray has a manufactoring plant in Henderson, that's south on the boulder hwy; you can take the tour for free. Ethel M candies has a plant, and gardens ( desert) on the SE end, they have a fee tour also, and they offer (1) free sample at the end,yum. I personally wouldn't bother with Lake Mead up close anyway, it's man made, smelly, and dirty, although it's pretty from afar... If you want to take a little drive, I'd spend the day in Lake Havasu, they have the original London Bridge, it's a little touristy, but, it'll be warmer than Vegas, there's swimming, some shopping, full time residents are mostly retirees... If you go around Spring break, it'll be PACKED with partyers. Hope that helps. Have a great trip!