I go to my LQS quite often as it is about 5-10 minutes from my house. I have even made samples for the shop. Just finished the new Civil War Tribute BOM for the shop and as soon as the new Aunt Grace Circle of Friends shop kit arrives, I will make it. For doing all this sometimes I get to keep the quilts plus I get a good discount on my purchases.
I have not and will not use Wal-Mart/Joanns/Hobby Lobby fabric. Because for all the hard work I put in on a quilt, I want it to last. Yes, I go to other shops anywhere from 1-2 hours drive. In fact I am driving 100 miles (one way) next Saturday to a shop for an applique class. You may say that is nuts, but last year I flew to Hawaii for an applique class.
Well, since I have probably upset several of you I will stop writing.