You have a LQS that is unique. There are no stores like that in my area at all. If I bought all my fabric from our LQS, then I would be in serious trouble. I have only bought charm squares from Missouri Star and Keepsake Quilting, forgot about Connecting Threads. My LQS just wants you to buy expensive Bernina embroidery machines which I can't stand ! You have a gem in your quilt store, I don't blame you for buying from her.