I live in NC and there is a wonderful fabric store locally. It is Called MaryJo's and she has just about anything you could want. If you are in the area stop in you will be glad you did.
Sorry I forgot to say it is in Gastonia,NC.

Every time I hear about this store, it makes me want to go on a road trip :D:D:D

I live in Florida and go to Mary Jo's twice a year. Its a 10 hr ride for me but well worth it. I'm due to go in Oct and I'm making my list. The other place to go is Long Creek Mills for thread, stabilizer and needles. I believe its exit 14 off of I-85, not far from Mary Jo's. Remember they dont have grocery carts at Mary Jo's to tote your fabric so bring hubby with you when you go. denise

I can't believe I've never been, have always have wanted to go. How about taking a little red wagon, think they'd mind?!

mawcarol, too far for me!

Take your reusable tote bags with you! I have a couple from JCPenney that are larger than most. Also, from LLBean and Target that are a good size. From what I hear form some of you, you may need two or three! LOL

p.s. - some of us don't have DH; we make do.

Love MaryJo's worth the trip. Even bus loads are brought in to shop!!!!!!

I had the privilege of stopping there a few years ago and thought I'd never get there again. This spring on the way home from FL we were coming right by there and DH said lets stop. He was blown away by all they had. Go if you ever have the chance.
Mayme

Oh yeah, this is the place to go. My quilt group does a road trip usually a couple of times a year. It's about a 1 3/4 hour trip for us. The first time I went, I almost hyperventilated! You definitely have to have a list the first time or you will run around wanting to buy everything. The fabrics are not as inexpensive as they were 5 or so years ago but still much cheaper than your LQS and there is a huge variety. Go if you ever get the chance.

Drat--I just got home last night from NC and did not have internet access up there--we were tent camping in a national park.

Just make a note of it for the next time your in this area. Pin it somewhere you'll see it as your constant reminder.

And Just to think I use to live near there and have gone by the place but at the time I wasn't really into quilting. Now I wish I still lived in NC I miss it so much even though I'm a Yankee but my heart is in the South.

Yes, I love MaryJo's, I need to make another road trip there....love the place!
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna

We were just in NC for a business trip and I went to Mary Jo's. I was blown away. I have never been to a place where the fabric is organized by printed subject, animal prints, fruits, sports, stripes, etc. The aisles went on and on. It was amazing. I was wandering around not knowing what I needed or what I wanted to buy I was so in awe. Don't get me wrong, I did find something. I wish I had come with a list of fabric I needed, I'm sure they would have had it. I'm sure glad I got the opportunity to go there.

MY SISTER AND I ARE GOING THERE WEDNESDAY! WE CAN'T WAIT. IT'S OUR ANNUAL TRIP.