Originally Posted by Gabrielle's Mimi

I agree with previous posts about not "pre-shopping" and then buying online. I have nothing against online businesses, but be aware that if we don't support our LQS, then one day they will not be there! I personally have used websites when I am trying to match a discontinued fabric line to finish a quilt, etc. but for all general shopping I support my LQS. Once they are driven out of business, where will you go to check colors and the hand of fabrics??? Besides, don't you think it's a little rude to use the services of your local shop owners in order to go order elsewhere? Let's keep jobs in our towns and let's keep local shops open for our own shopping fun! (full disclosure: I teach at a LQS, but they sell machines almost exclusively, very little fabric.)