What works nearby? One thing I have noticed about my area that is really strange is there are over 7 separate businesses that cater to sewists in my local area. I've seen two quilt shops, 3 different sewing and vacuums, a more general sewing shop that seems to specialize in classes, and a fabric store. Perhaps fabric is inexpensive here since I am close to the ocean and many maritime trade routes, and the businesses are capitalizing on that to sell proverbial shovels (sewing supplies and classes) to eager seamstresses.
What about your local area? What seems to thrive in your neck of the woods?
What about your local area? What seems to thrive in your neck of the woods?