GingerK

We are taking a short road trip to the Birch Run, Frankenmuth, Troy, Michigan area, in a couple of weeks, and DH has promised that I will have time to feed my need for fabric. So folks, what are your recommendations for best bang for your time and money in those areas? LQS's, Joann's, maybe a fabric outlet store?? I would love to hear your views. Thanks!

ManiacQuilter2

If no one is from that part of the country, I would check out on Google for those cities and check if they have any LQS to visit. JAF stores are basically the same with the same fabric.

PaperPrincess

Front Porch Quilt Shop is small, but nice, right in the Frankenmuth area.
If you are coming across Sarnia/Port Huron, there are several nice LQSs in the PH area, including Mary Maxim, which has all kinds of crafts.
The only fabric outlets I can think of even close to Troy are:
Discount Fabric Outlet in Clawson (near Troy) and Fabric Warehouse in Warren, but they only carry home dec, and some apparel, no quilting cottons.
For big box stores, there are JoAnns all over, google to get the locations. Also try Hobby Lobby (google for locations).
I know there are a couple right in Troy, but haven't been to them. I worked in Troy for a long time, but they opened after I retired!

QuiltnNan

I posted this yesterday and you can search by state http://www.quiltingboard.com/links-r...y-t279997.html

Suzanne57

Check out the Row by Row Experience site https://www.rowbyrowexperience.com/mi.htm There are some good LQS in the area you asked about. I went to a lot of them two years ago. You can also pick up some free patterns on the way.