It is so important to support our LQS as when they aren't there you realise what you miss. I popped into my one on Friday and bought a few bits n pieces, not anymore expensive than buying online when you take postage into account. I also hold 2 patchwork classes each week so I let him know what I will be telling my ladies what they need and he lets me know the price and gets them in stock, works both ways that way.
Please support your LQS even it's just for the odd bits n pieces.