I agree with having a lot of classes, but also keep in mind that there are those of us who would LOVE to take classes, but we have to work during the day. It's so frustrating to see a LQS offering a class that I REALLY want to take, but they only offer it during working hours. Most of them also close at 5:00 if they're not having classes, which means I can't possibly make it to shop after I get off work. I have to do all my running on the weekends, and by the time I'm done I'm so tired I don't even know what to get anymore!
Also, I'm big on notions. I love to check out new rulers and such, but it's been my experience that the Hancock Fabric stores here carry more notions than the quilt shops do. Great topic! :c)
Donna