Well, I only have one local quilt shop (its still a 55 mile trip to get there) - they are very friendly- have helped tremendously when picking fabric - the shop owner and her husband work there together - I go in so much - they know me when I walk in. Often times, they will give me a 1/4 yd or more for free - if there isn't much left on a bolt that I want. I love my LQS - don't really shop at others except for online shops.