Originally Posted by ForestHobbit
In defense of my LQS...Then there is the help when I am stuck and help in choosing appropriate fabrics for certain patterns...I am not against online shopping... As a matter of fact I love shopping on line.
I shop an online shop that goes the extra mile for their customers. I had a focus fabric that had a color in it I needed and didn't have time to search it out, so I sent an email to my online quilt shop and told them what I needed. Within 1 day they had selected and offered me 2 or three fabrics to choose from. It was awesome!
That aside, I do shop at my LQS once in a great while when I am in a pinch, because they do charge so much. I don't shop at Wal Mart - mostly because it is more convenient to shop online (I only get to Wal Mart once every 3 months or so). I do shop at Joann's when I need notions, or batting or an emergency fabric selection.
I think wherever one is comfortable shopping, is the right place. :-D