He's trying to do something nice but I would want to do what you have planned. It is great that he is interested in your hobby, business...??? There are some great quilt shops up in Lancaster. Do some research and make sure to go to ones that sell fabric rather than ones that sell quilts unless that is what you want to do. Also there is an awesome quilt museum in Lancaster.
I hope you get snow on your bd too. I LOVE snow.