Quilting is a tactile art, and I just need to feel and really see the fabrics I choose. As many have mentioned, a quilt shop is also a place to talk and learn and share. Quilting traditionally was not something people did when they were alone, but so often women got together for sharing and support while they quilted... and maybe gossip too! I feel that we should all, to the best of our ability, support our quilt shops, as if they all disappear, we all will be the ones who suffer.
Christine