Hello Nerida,
Welcome to the Board. While in Missouri, take a trip over to Missouri Star Quilt Company in Hamilton, Missouri. The owners/family are terrific and they have just completed a retreat center adjacent to their shop that you could tour. Check out their website. They produce wonderful quilting tutorials for YouTube. Also, while in Paducah, take time to visit Eleanor Burns' shop as well as Hanocks. Have a safe and fun trip!