I don't normally post...but, thought I might be able to help you out. My daughter lives in the Raleigh area...I emailed her and got some places for you (some I have been to also when visiting her) and she also vacations up in the mountains...The first 4 are for the Raleigh area.
1. Plain & Simple--1510 N Salem St., just off hwy. 64 in Aoex (it's another house converted) No website yet.
2. Thimble Pleasures--West Main St. in Carrboro. www.thimblepleasures.com
3. Whistlestop Quilt Shop--104 E. Anderson St., Selma. Also on the web.
4. Wish Upon A Quilt--Also on the web. This is our favorite! Great fabrics and great buys!!!
5. My QuiltShoppe--located in Hendersonville, near Ashville.
www.myquiltshoppe.com
6. Material Things Quilt Shop--Hendersonville.
www.materialthingsquiltshop.com
7. Mary Jo's--20 minutes from Hendersonville in Gastonia.
www.maryjos.com
(This is a huge fabric warehouse and has great quilting fabrics)
**Also ask if they know where the thread warehouse shop is that is nearby.
8. She said if you are passing through Greensboro from Raleigh to Ashville, check out Randy's Quilt Shop. It's a really nice shop.
www.quiltinginthepiedmont.com
She has be to all of these and thinks you'll enjoy.
Sorry for the "book"...hope it helps you. Have a great trip!
VickiM (from Florida)