Originally Posted by zoeytoo
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.
That's terrible. I've been so lucky and have had great service. Not sure where you are, but I'm in the Midwest.
I went to one shop that I would love to be more familiar with over the weekend. It was just my style. However, they were so busy (and seemingly friendly with everyone), I couldn't get near the register to buy a pattern, let alone work through any fabrics. They had a huge area in the back (classroom) with skylights and floor to ceiling windows where folks were puling bolts and bolts of fabric to be paired and cut. So, I didn't get too much service, but I didn't mind - great atmosphere and since I only work part-time I will go back during the week when it is less busy. I left there thinking - you'd never know the economy was in trouble if you walked into that shop.
Rose