In Florence, Barb and Irene discovered this incredible fabric store. I went back with them to see it. The owner was very, very nice. He and his brother have owned the store for over 30 years. This company (under different owners) made Queen Elizabeth's wedding dress. These owners have made gowns for Cher. It is a huge store with two floors of floor to ceiling fabric!!! I was in heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 We each bought a remnant of designer Italian fabric. Unfortunately we only had half an hour in the store before we had to leave for the airport. Actually that is a good thing, financially.