Frarose - I do live very close to Hancocks and Hobby Lobby. I live off Gravois near 270. If you are in these two stores very often, we probably have passed one another at some time. I am there all the time. Check the sales and coupons every Sunday morning in the newspaper and then plan my trip for the week. I have really built up my stash in the last 6 mo. Don't know when I will ever use it all up, but will try. I go to Jackmans and take their classes. They have some great teachers and it's not all that far away. Do you go for the classes? They have several "free" classes and I have attended these and have learned so much. They also have show and tell and you get to see others and what they are doing. It's very interesting. Glad to know someone is close-happy quilting!