Butterflywing, Yes, that Joann's is great, lots of space to move around in, plenty of fabrics to look at and it's always so neat, something my local one isn't at times.
I lived in Park Slope most of my life before moving to Jersey, went to Prospect Heights High School. We lived on Ocean Parkway for a few years and I always dreamed of going to Lincoln High.
See where your son enjoys city life. We try to get to 'the city' (Manhatten for those not from NYC) for shows, museums, meeting a friend for dinner, etc. Think we'll be there this Sunday if the art show is still in Washington Square. It's pretty empty in the city summer weekends, we can even find a free parking space. Small world isn't it! May in Jersey