I recently had a conversation with a LQS owner about her business. We were chatting, I asked how business was(it's a fairly new shop). She was trying to stay positive but said she has not had a paycheck in over a year. She was considering more sales and other ways to get people into the store. I explained why I purchase on-line and go to sales. I told her I would prefer to shop with her but have to watch every cent. Unfortunately, quilting is a luxury hobby, not a necessity. We parted smiling but her heart wasn't in it. To make things worse, our local Walmart has fabric again.....it is frustrating.