We have a new shop in our area and I am trying to spend at least $50 a month in her shop in the spirit of support. I know that amount is not enough to keep a store open but if everyone in my community would just a a little each month she can keep in business. I also volunteered to teach some classes. It will give me a little spending money (which I can sock back into her fabrics) so my beloved won't complain about any spending on more fabric - just won't tell him.