See if you can find someone close enough that designs fabrics for any of the fabric companies. Our guild found a lady in the next state (within a couple of hours) that designs for Moda. I didn't think I'd be interested, but was very glad I attended. It was a massively successful program, and every single person I talked with after said they really enjoyed it. This lady doesn't sew, but Moda always gives her bolts of her fabric, which she was very happy to share with us at decent prices! :-) She had fat quarter bundles made up, as well as larger pieces to sell. I'll admit to going home with several fat quarter bundles of my own! :-) There's got to be a LOT of fabric designers in the country! I hope you're able to find one and have a great meeting!! :-))