thanks everyone! had a great trip today (2 hrs each way) and i did put money down on a crown jewel and i was able to go to the polka dot pincushion, little red quilt shop, and i also stopped at Abigayles in Olmsted Falls. all delightful quilt shops and i bought something at each of them!
Krsy - we'll be going back to pick up my machine soon, so will hopefully be able to check out a piece in time . . . the Cuyahoga Falls area is beautiful!
thanks again!