Hi from Grapeland, Tx which is between Palestine and Crockett. I am a new quilter also...54...we visit Tyler usually about once a month...hit Sam's...the Drug Emporium for gluten free products...and now to hit the fabric stores. Have you visited A Nimble Thimble yet or Sharman's Sewing Center? Both are wonderful(I didn't have near enough time to spend in them the one time I have been to both). Of course hancock's is good also. I also have completed one project and am now working on my second one...have fallen in love with this craft completely and wish I had started sooner!