I think HL is expensive, but I don't have a Joann's here, just a Wal-Mart, so my choices are limited. HL is also not open on Sundays here, "closed to allow their associates to spend time with their families at church." Reminds me of my MIL. She would not sew on Sundays. Said when she got to Heaven, she would have to pick out all the stitches she put in on Sundays, and she HATED to pick out stitches. hehe.