Originally Posted by
kd7kyo
I know that we are looking more towards Elgin area. I need to do more research on that area. One of my life dreams i want to do is open and run my own LQS.
there are several members on here who currently own their own shops (favorite fabrics & green fairy quilts are 2 who come to mind) and there are several more who have own shops at one time or another. they can probably offer you tips,insights, direct you to research sites or answer questions you may have. this board is such a great resource. looking on my area craigslist recently, there is someone who is selling her fabric store setup.
dreams can be realized by putting in the proper planning time and doing the necessary prep work. who knows, once you save your funds you may be able to buy someone else's setup (with all the necessaries in place) and start your dream from there. but above all keep your dream alive and work towards it.
mary