My community has NO quilting stores, no Joanns/Hancocks, and no Wal-mart. There is absolutely noplace one can buy a spool of thread or piece of fabric. It is a 25 minutes drive to the QS I conside my favorite one. Yes, I visit there at least once a month. Yes, it is where I make the majority of my fabric purchases. I sometimes take classes there, as well. I would like to spend more time/money there but, as with most people, I do have to stay within a budget. I do love the gals who work there...I consider them my friends.
Not too long ago I stopped at a LQS in a different city (again, about 25 minutes away). They were not very friendly/welcoming at all. I may not go back.