What mkes the CAry shop special is the staff. VEry friendly and always ready to help no matter what the problem or question. BUT if you like antiques and want a great shop, go south of Raleigh to a little community called Selma. They have reinvened themselves from a farming community to antique heaven--not real expensive tings can be found, but the treasure is the Whistle Stop Quilt Shop. It was featured in a past issue of American Patchwork and Quilting Mag. Great shop.