If we listen to what is being said on this board, and how many times quilters buy using JoAnn coupons...doesn't that tell you one reason why the quilt shops are closing? How many times do I hear, I am going to use my 40% off coupon at Joann's? That is one big reason why the shops are closing. We really don't support them with notions and books like we should. Granted the fabric pricing is out of site, that hurts the shops as well but a big part of closings is due to the cheaper prices at WalMart and JoAnn's. Another example of Big Box stores running Mom and Pop out of the neighborhoods...think about it Ladies.