Originally Posted by DogHouseMom
Because I can't grab 5 bolts and lay them out to see how they play together when I shop online - but I can do that at an LQS (I have never stuck to a single line of fabric).
Husband and I try whenever possible to support local small businesses. There are very sound econinomical reasons to do this.
And for all the other things folks mentioned - mostly the personal service.
Ditto. if we don't support them they will disappear. In addition 99% of the time I can find exactly what I am looking for. Emily