I have several LQS to pick from here in the Greater St. Louis area. They are user friendly with great staff. Some of their prices are inching up, but each one specializes in a different genre of fabric, so in effect they compliment each other. They all offer classes and are open on Saturday, and at least one night a week. None is right next door to me, but most are equidistant from me. They are pretty spaced out, so I need to know which direction I am going when I take out from home. They all have great sales! I am happy to have such a great selection so I can feel my fabric and know what color it really is. I have not done any shopping on line!