My favorite shop is Bless My Stitches in Murphy, NC followed my Nonnies Attic in Andrews, NC
A few years ago when we were traveling I went to one in LadySmith, WI & they did a demo on the little Twister & got me hooked on that little tool but I don't remember the name.
I think the big thing for me is for the people working in the shop to acknowledge my presence & then to LEAVE me alone to browse unless I ask for help