One of my local Joann's did have a quilter at the cutting table, a MALE quilter, even, but he fully retired about a year ago. I still bump into him there sometimes, shopping. I never really ask them for advice, though, I usually have a pretty good idea of what I'm up to when I'm there. (I have a stubborn streak!) I miss my guy though, he would always stop to chat about quilting with me.
