One thing I want to caution you about. When you are driving (or sitting a long time) be sure to stop every 2 hours , get out of the car and walk around. You need to move your legs a lot to prevent blood clots that move to your lungs. They can be life threatening! Stopping at quilt shops (both ways) would be medically necessary. Both you and DH need to walk around as your health could depend on it. Good reason to stop at quilt shops!!