So far, I have gone to six shops for the row by row. I liked the patterns in all but one shop. However, their pattern was suitable for a runner. Hubby was very patient and received praises from women who walked by the car and saw him waiting for me! I did find two quilt shops which were outstanding in the variety of samples and patterns. Since they are out of state, I will definitely make it a point to "visit" them when we travel. No sewing yet as I am finishing up projects for a local quilt show next month. All in all, with the row by row, I actually got to shops I've read about for years.....:-)