I did run away from your cold, O Great White North. But I'm not sure how well that worked when faced with the Atlantic dumps! At least the view usually makes up for it (although I shall long live with envy at those who don't get pummelled into the buildings turning the corner to come in their door!)
Craft is indeed a wonderful place. I almost bought an old Singer there a while ago. Alas! For it be that Janome hath bewitched my soul, with its gifts of 'speed control' and button 'stop/start'. But I daresay there may be hope for my machine future yet. Christmas is coming, after all