Hi. You've got more nerve than I have trying to quilt in a RV, but we will do what we "have" to do. You asked for locations of quilt shops: try Mary Jo's in Gastonia, NC. She has an enormous shop on Cox Road. While you are there, go to Long Creek Mills, about 15 minutes from Mary Jo's. This is thread heaven!! You can find almost anything there and the prices are wonderful. Happy hunting.