Hi Chip ~ Welcome to this message board! It is a great place to find inspiration and help. Also, a ton of fun. BTW, I'm from the CNY area ... every now and then we go to Potsdam to visit our son who is working in a post-doctorate position at Clarkson. I can't remember the name, but there is a really neat store in "downtown" Potsdam that carries a little bit of everything for crafters, including yarn and some fabric. Always fun to browse there.
Nita