I try to support the local shops in my town, but if they don't have what I want, I go to the net. QB gave me a tip on a site and I was very pleased. They had what I needed for less incl cost to ship. I second it that it is bad form to pre-shop LQS then buy that fabric online. What can happen, happened here, a LQS went out of business. I think about losing my favorite shop and all that she provided; classes, a place to lay out a quilt sandwich, meeting place, and experienced info when I had a problem. Yes there are other places to get info, but... it's a loss. The net is changing how we do business and makes so much more avail. But that connection, info. & hands on help is still sought after, at least by me.