Tootsie, I so agree with you. I don't like going to places that are too big and overwhelming. There is a quilt shop near me that has a huge selection of fabrics, but I don't go there anymore. The few times I went the staff was not friendly or helpful or even seemed to care I was there. When I did need to ask someone for help, it took a while to even find a salesperson and I felt like I was intruding. To me, the ideal quilt store has nothing to do with the size. If there is a helpful staff that makes you feel welcome, the staff is knowledgable about quilting, the staff is willing to help you with any problems, the staff is happy.....to me that is an awesome quilt store.
Elizabeth