Originally Posted by madamepurl
One thing I worry about is what about new quilters. I am a new quilter and I signed up for a FW quilt along. Well, I bought a piece of fabric for the border that is directional. I said... I wasn't sure about cutting it and they said - when the time comes we'll help you. If you have any trouble this month we'll help you. The other shop I frequent a lot is the same way. You can go or call with a question and I love the ladies that work there, so sometimes I stop in to see what's new and just have a quick chat. Not take up too much time or if I know there is a sale in progress I just have a look around and move on. I like to shop in my pajamas, but you just don't get the help that you need when your a newbie.
I must go to swank Quilt shops. I go in cheery but not too classy dressed.
They give me a cold look down their noses. I check to be sure my shoes are not mismatched. I don't think I look like a bag lady. I tell them what my project is and the type of fabric I might use. They could care less. I feel like a hobo at a family picnic. I leave with my fat wallet unopened and of course my self image and cheery smile are not what they were when I went in there. I think "Don't they want customers?" sometimes a known customer comes in a while later and they are all chummy while I brouse on my own.