loved the F&P comment!! lol. I was disappointed that my first issue took so long to arrive and yes, I too received several catalogs about the same time, quite a while after I joined the board. I have not yet purchased fabrics online, trying to support my lqs to the best of my ability, though!!! I sign up for a newsletter at each of the local shops to be sure I dont' miss anything so there is always fun mail at my house and wish lists, too. :D