In defense of the LQS ( BTW I don't own or work at one)... I definitely understand why they can't carry every type of fabric we want. The expense of all those bolts must be enormous. Where there is more than one store in an area, it is in their best interest to specialize. The small LQS I travel to has lovely ladies, great service and a pretty good selection. They don't have room for a large class area or seats for husbands, though I'm sure they would love to have a larger store, but perhaps not in this economy. They offer incentives, have a markdown area. measure carefully, know me by name, give great advice, run an informative website which advertises special events, hang terrific large and small quilting projects, have extended hours on one day - and all with lots of smiles and good humor. It must be tough to be a store owner these days. Kudos to all those wonderful stores that we love to go to. Keep up the good work.