Originally Posted by cookiej36
Originally Posted by PWinston
I used to live in Highland Village and went to Quilt Country in Lewisville a lot. They have a tremendous selection of fabrics and tend to leave you alone to browse and look. In other words, they don't hover over you and follow you around the store. Maybe that is why an earlier poster felt they were not very friendly. However, when you request help, they jumped in and offered assistance. The owner of the shop makes a lot of patterns so there are always plenty of samples in the shop to inspire you. Most of the patterns she makes are fairly easy to do and she has no qualms about you taking pictures of the samples. I've been inspired to make quilts from her samples and purchased fabric their but did not necessarily purchase the pattern if I felt I could make it from seeing it and from having a picture of it. I highly recommend that you check it out.
I don't recall the exact address but think that it is on the west side of I-35/Fox Avenue intersection in Lewisville.
Another suggestion - join the guild in Dallas and you cn learn about all the local quilt shops through them. There are other quilds in the surrounding areas, too.
I agree with the earlier poster regarding Quilt Country. Before they moved to their "new" location, I loved going in there. They were very friendly and helpful. The last time I was in the "new" location, it seemed different. I couldn't put my finger on what exactly was different, it was just different! I love the Quilt Asylum in McKinney! They have a great selection of fabrics and samples!ndlystore,
I went in about 3 months ago, I was a long time shopper with them as my business office was literally 2 blocks away. I was not greeted, when asked for help was walked someplace and left and never did find that fabric I wanted. I was working on a mini wall hanging so only needed 1/4 cuts and the person cutting was acting appalled (huffing and grumbling under her breathe) about the small amount. Normally I buy large cuts but this fabric was not my taste so I wanted the minimum to complete the project. This really aggravated me more than anything, I should get friendly service whether buying a small piece or tons of yardage. Also would not honor my stamp card because of the $40 I purchased 1 piece of fabric (1/4 cut at $5 yd) came from the sale rack and no punches with sale items. So I haven't been back even though they have a great selection just not worth the aggravation.
I am one that likes to wonder around and get help only when asked but a nice hello when entering is awesome. I don't expect them to greet me by name but do love that when the shop I frequent does.
I do think every shop is worth visiting once so that you can form your own opinion.