Cricket Designs, 5390 Pacheco Mnr, Martinez, CA 94553, US

Owners Roxie and Joe Wood opened ThimbleCreek in Walnut Creek in 1994. They've sinced relocated to this Concord store, offering as much enthusiasm and passion for the art of quilting as ever before. ThimbleCreek is a full service fabric store that has everything you'll ever need for quilting. The store is filled with patterns on every wall and fabrics lining little enclaves. Despite the plethora of possibilities, the products are neatly organized around a workstation in the center. The Woods aim to create a community of like-minded souls with classes from the best teachers around the country as well as quilting retreats. You can visit their website for more info and class schedules.