I shop at my LQS as often as I can afford to. I would love to shop more often, but we all know how that goes. Food on the table has to come first, unfortunately. I don't buy my fabric anyplace else because I want my quilts to hold up well. I also want to help my LQS stay open. It's a magical place where the staff is like family, and the classes are great. They also have a small "lunch only" cafe connected to the shop. You could just stay all day. And believe me you'd be welcome to do just that. I used to live in a small city where our only quilt shop had to close. It was sad for all of us. So I know the feeling. I'm sorry that had to happen to yours. :cry: