Originally Posted by LAQUITA
Ladies,
I have a dear friend that is praying about opening a quilt store in our town in texas. I am doing some leg work for her on her and we'd like to hear from YOU.
Please tell me what you MOST like about the quilt shops you shop.
What you DON"T LIKE at them
What you'd LOVE to see them have, do or carry
Anything else that you would like to suggest as a must have for a new shop owner.
What do you like in notions, or fabrics or patterns?
Just tell us what YOU would have in a quilt store if YOU could open your own.
Thanks, this should be fun to see everyones suggestions. I can't wait.
:)
Most important is fabric~ lots of choices!
Then I want a friendly staff who will chat with you and make you want to come back & show what you made with their fabric.
I don't like crowded bolts that I can't easily get out to look at.
I would put most of my inventory in fabric, patterns are everywhere online. Samples are wonderful to see on the walls. If it was my store I would love to have an area set aside for people to come in & sit & stitch & talk. Put in a coffee pot and maybe a water cooler. Maybe have a charity project or two going that folks could pick up & work on while they visit. In today's market we need to fill the holes that the big box stores don't have the time or desire to do. Good luck to her! I wish her MUCH sucess!!