I live in Augusta, GA and will hop in the car for the 3 hour drive anytime! Down the road from Mary Jo's is a thread mill, Long Creek Mills. Also hop in the car to go to Atlanta (2 hours) to Intown Quilts-bright fabrics-and have taken classes there too. Along the way to Atlanta, Exit 80, is Sweet Home, a more traditional shop. Recently discovered Quilting By the Bay in Panama City, Florida. No distance too great for that perfects fabric.