well I've only been quilting 2 years and most of my fabric has been bought online. It all boils down to price for me. I want to support the LQS but when they charge $10 a yard for fabric that can be bought online for $7-8 its hard. I love the customer support they have, they have sew-ins though I've not been to one. Another thing is I always feel slightly intimidated....I think its just me but I know that everyone in there has just gotta be a better quilter than I am....and is wondering why in the world I picked that fabric...lol!