I live in a medium size city, & it's not much better. They talk "Buy Local" a lot. So last week I drove all over town looking for stretcher bars for canvas. Joann's, Michael's, Aaron Bros., & a local artist supply store should have had them, but didn't. I also find Joann's & Michael's don' t keep their DMC floss stocked up. If I need a color, it may be all sold out.