I am going to be in the Orlando and Daytona Beach areas soon and am looking for some "must visit" quilt shops. Any suggestions? 8-)

How far do you want to go? Several good ones in Jacksonville, Fl...Calico Station and Cinnamon's Quilt Shop...Alachua, FL has Buttons and Bows.....Ocala, FL has Peggy's Quilt Shop (aka Peggy's Heirlooms) and Tomorrow's Treasures.....All couple hours away from where you'll be.....

The Quilt Place in Rockledge (east of Orlando). Lots of samples for inspiration and very friendly/helpful staff.

http://www.thequiltplace.com/

Thanks for the quick reply! I'm looking to stay under an hour for travel time from either location so I can have a little "me" time but not be away from the family too long.

I'm not near the Orlando or Daytona area so am not familiar with quit shops there. Try googling quilt shops in Orlando & also Daytona. Have a fun time!

Quilt Shop of DeLand !!!! Minutes from Daytona Beach - well maybe 30 min -- Judy Henson is the owner. She is a delight. Has her own fabrics/books/patterns. Have never left her store without learning something! Enjoy your trip to FL!

Hope you have better luck than I did in FL. I was in The Villages and found one quilt shop and it wasn't that great. Good Luck. I'll be watching this thread to see what I missed.

Orlando has a big quilt shop it is also on line called Orlando quilt shop

Hi quiltsillysandi... where is Cinnamon's? I've not found that one in Jax =)

I live in The Villages and we have never had a quilt shop, but have several within an hours drive. The closest 15 min north is Whipperwill Station - beautiful fabric, but like going to a library. DeLand - Dade City - Ocala - Trenton with cafe - all have nice quilt shops. I love to hear about the quilt shops I haven't been to yet in FL. Sounds like a few special ones on both coasts.

There is one in Ormond beach too but don't know the name of it. Try google

If you can only visit one, make it this one! We drive from New Smyrna Beach because they have EVERYTHING! Also lots of sale fabric on the back wall. Lots of kits. It is the best I've found anywhere.

I just went to one in Ormond Beach which is really close to Daytona Beach. It was Byrd's Nest Quilt Shop! You can google it to get the address. They have 2 shops.

Thank you all for your suggestions. I was only able to visit one quilt shop (amazing how fast time flies on vacation!) from all of your recommendations...The Quilt Place, in Rockledge, FL. It was FABULOUS! If you are ever anywhere near this shop, make it a point to visit; you will not be disappointed.

The staff was readily available when assistance was needed, but not overbearing. I walked around with my camera, after getting permission to take pictures, like a kid in a candy shop. (Maybe one of these days I'll post pictures, but don't hold your breath...digital images live long lives in my camera!)

Fabric selection was phenomenal. So many different categories and colors. Cotton, wool, batiks, oilcloth, fat quarters, collections, designers, bargain fabrics and kits...oh my!

There were many patterns to look through, too. Unfortunately, the only one I wanted was out of stock. No worries, though, because they have a website I plan on utilizing to order the pattern.

Notions upon notions and gifts left me wishing I had more time and money to spend!

Oh, and the services they offer - not much need to go anywhere else if you live nearby. Classes and quilting and blocks of the month are some of the offerings.

Here's hoping more quilters find their way to The Quilt Place, either by land or by Internet! www.thequiltplace.com