If you're looking for a local place to buy a nice variety of fabric from, Pacific Fabrics is it--they carry a wider variety of bolts than the big names like JoAnn and Hancock, plus they offer classes in a variety of sewing related areas--quilting, clothing, crochet, knitting... Going into their stores is like walking into a textured rainbow--they also have a good selection of kit projects that you can complete without a sewing machine.
Probably my biggest complaint is their introductory sewing classes are always during the workday--hey guys, some of us have jobs. :-)
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