My closest LQS is over an hour away. (I live in the mountains.) Some of the shops I like best are almost 2 hours away! I've figured out that is probably why I tend to buy kits- because if I run out of a fabric- or need to add something- it's a major trip to get more. Since I'm fairly new to quilting, my stash is still rather small. When I'm around a good quilt shop, DH has learned the purchase will be large because it may be months before I get to another shop.