I agree. LQS are set up to deal with quilting questions and advice. They are quilters and love fabric. The owners have so much invested in their shop that they will offer what customers want where ever possible. They will offer classes suited to their customers.
I have for so long discussed on this board that if each of us that have LQS near us we should once a month purchase something from them. No less than $10 and the sky is the limit. By doing that it will give the LQS a steady source of income and hopefully not become one of these many stores that cannot keep their doors open. Financially if you have to go to the big stores, at least take a class or buy a yard of fabric occasionally at the LQS. You will love the atmosphere there.