For those of you not lucky enough to live by a wonderful quilt shop...

There are sites online where you can buy cute collections. I stay current with what's going on in the material world by quilt magazines and by researching the favorite designers. Fat Quarter Shop offers a wide selection of fabric collections and you can find it at fatquartershop.com. Another website where I have ordered fabrics at is zandsfabrics.com. They have great prices and have been good to work with. I love going to hancocks-paducah.com for another mail order site. They offer an extensive line of fabric as well and they also carry the 108" backing fabric. These are great alternatives when you do not have access to the charming shops out and about. Remember, however, to support your local quilt shops so they can continue to offer great customer service and a more personal touch to your shopping enjoyment.