I'm very lucky in that we have a family-owned regional craft chain called Craft Warehouse and they are *excellent*. They beat the pants off both HL and Joann's. They carry quilt shop quality fabrics, notions, they even have activities and clubs not just for quilters, but for other crafters as well, such as beading, painting, paper crafting, etc. If you are ever in the PNW, see if you can stop by.