Love my LQS - as I've already mentioned. It's about 2 miles from my house. Going 60 miles one way or 60 miles the other are some great shops. When they have a sale, I'm very tempted, but have to consider gas and time - a sale isn't such a sale when I factor those in so ... back to the LQS
Went to the LQS today with a friend. You'd think we were the mayor or something. It's a small shop with an office in the loft upstairs. One lady hollered down "welcome" from up there - another was eating lunch in a little cubby in the back - "come on in!" from there. By the time we were 5 feet from the door both those ladies were with us wanting to know if we needed them or just wanted to look around. It just feels so good to go in! Friend didn't buy anything - I spent $7 - you'd think we'd loaded up the truck. Other customers were coming in as we were leaving - and one lady came in and picked up several bags of fabric that she must have selected earlier or called in or something - so it's not like they're desperate when you walk in - they just are helpful, friendly people.