Last year we went to the local Joann's which is about a 10 min ride from home. The place was crazy and even though I wanted just some small things, the line was about an hour wait to get checked out. I decided to come back the next day and I was able to waltz right on through the check outs. I guess if you are willing to wait to get the material, then it's worth it, but I don't need anything like that. My stash is a mini-quilt store as it is. Congratulations on your buy.