I have a suggestion. If you join the ASG(American Sewing Guild), it costs you $40. The benefits are worth 100 X that...BUT in addition, you get a card that gives you 10% off at joann's. It doesnt apply to coupon merchandise, however, it does on sale merchandise. SOOOO if something is on sale for 40% you get an extra 10....if it is on clearance, even better. I find that I like it better if things are on sale, because with the extra 10% off it is better than a coupon. MANY of the quilt shops in the US will give you 10% off when you show your ASG card. ALSO, on the members website, there are always offers of discounts from online or local stores to ASG members when you show your card.
ASG is committed to educating sewers and also does many, many charity projects. You never have to participate in anything you dont want to. They have speakers during the year and it is really educational. Our chapter has a picnic in the summer, Christmas Party, and Spring anniversary party. I love it. THE BEST PART I saved until last, the members are just like the people on this board, willing to help, friendly and good friends.
$40 may seem like a lot...and it is...but I consider it better than any amount of coupons ...you will meet new friends and find it very fullfilling :)
Margie