Oh, I do feel sorry for the LQS owners. The shops carry so much stock and have just placed new orders in Houston this Fall. They have no choice price wise....and they must know that quilters are going to slack off in purchasing. There is risk for the small business owner....try to give them some business. They must pay qualified staff (we want to learn from them) reasonable salaries, rent, and run a line of credit to cover the costs of ordering.