Originally Posted by stephaniequeen
I have been to several quilt stores and the fabric is usually pricey. So with that in mind, why go to a quilt store when you can go to JoAnns or Walmart??
I go for inspiration, to see the new gadgets, to see the fabric trends, to see the new books (that I buy at half dot com for much less), and to search for a "focus fabric" if I need it. I will buy 1 yard of a unique fabric for say the center of each ohio star, and buy the rest elsewhere.
Just because I am practical and buy my clothes at the discount store doesn't mean that I don't love to browse in the boutiques for the same reasons above.