With the internet, I'm afraid LQS are becoming a thing of the past and it will be a pity. My first LQS is who I credit with my love of quilting. When I took my first class there, they just took me under their wing and NEVER minded my endless questions and always gave me the greatest encouragement. When I was still working, I would drive to their shop just to sit and have lunch with them. They became wonderful friends. Unfortunately, in the 10 years I've been quilting, I have gone through 4 LQS. I usually only patronize one shop. I would get to know the folks and feel very at home and then they would close. I live in Metro Atlanta and currently the closest LQS is 23 miles from my house and it breaks my heart.