My quilt store is closing this month. It has been a place for sharing and learning, for friendship and support, in addition to a great selection of high quality quilting fabrics, patterns and notions. It is sad. I learned early in my quilting years that it is foolish to waste a lot of time sewing on inferior fabrics that will not hold up. It is up to us, quilters, who live near a wonderful store to shop there and support the small business owner who is trying to survive in this economy.
For me it is too late, but for others SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SHOPS!