The LQS that I have within driving distance (1 hour) ALL seem to act that if you don't know what pattern you will be using the fabric for, then they have no way to help you and that you are a "hopeless customer". I buy all my fabric on whim as I design my quilts. I've never used a pattern. I don't want someone trying to select fabric for me to buy unless I ask about a particular color or design. I don't want a sales clerk acting as if it is a bother to wait on me, that she has something more important to do. I don't want her comments on my fabric selections. Usually if I buy 4 pieces of fabric they will be for 4 seperate projects. I like a store with a super large selection not just limited to cotton fabrics - sometimes I want texture in my quilt tops beside those that I have stitched into it. And a rude clerk only has one visit from me.