The other day I took a quilt top in to find a backing for it. The majority of the fabric in the quilt had been purchased at that store. I laid the top on the counter to check the size, and the shop employee said, ok, you need about this much for the back. I was sad that she didn't say something like, oh that's cute, or that turned out well - or something! It could have been a sack of potatoes for all she cared. If I worked at a quilt shop I would always try to encourage people when they bring their projects in! (That's why I like this board - you are all so encouraging!)