I love a shop that is friendly and not afraid to inquire what I am working on. There is a shop in Maggie Valley, N.C that I visit at least twice a year on our adventures. They have a little area for my husband to sit/relax and are so happy to show any new fabrics that have arrived. I never leave there without purchasing more that I planned. Another shop, in Greengold, GA has gone farther with a small love seat, TV and soft drinks for my husband. Guess where he offers to drive to on outings? "I think that the quilt shop is missing you!" It also helps that it is near a really good BBQ shop. I have never gotten a frown when we go there. They even know him or seem to when we visit, SMART OWNER and STAFF! Did I mention that there are quite a few male quilters who come to these shops. They teach at many of the colleges and schools nearby and are members of the local quilting association. The shop markets to them and has classes for their students. They also have Mom & daughter classes in the summer and over school vacations. I noticed that one of the girls brought her father in so he would know what she was interested in and he assisted her on a project. What a great dad!