Originally Posted by
leighway
Our JoAnns is mixing much better quality amongst the schlock and pricing it accordingly. It's interesting to see, but I won't buy it when I can support my LQS for fabric at the same price. If I want the luxury of an LQS, I have to be responsible for keeping them in business.
Leighway you are right If you don't shop at your LQS it can not stay in business. I'll be the first to say that I can't afford high prices and only buy on sale. I don't really have a LQS close, the one that was closed only a year after I discovered it. With gas prices I'm not going to drive far in hopes of finding something 'special' or browse. I miss the patterns, the ideas, THE GADGETS (I'm a gadget girl I confess) the thread selection,along with the wonderful fabric.But since thats all the LQS sell they have to make money or close their doors