I only buy online what I can't get at a LQS. However I am blessed with 5 really good quality ones within 25 miles. 2 are within 10 min of my front door. (dangerous of course). BUT I do a bunch of online research. Since each shop has it's own personality I'm very lucky. I do order my QOV center panels online though. and some Northcott & Stonehenge fabric as well. Sadly many quilters live in locations that are remote etc. BUT we must keep the LQS in business. How else would we fondle fabric.
SweatyPie is correct as well. The shop must offer classes, quilting etc to stay in the game. Sadly NOT ONE of the 5 shops I use have a LA for rent, or even have one period. Can you imagine??
Last edited by tuckyquilter; 09-15-2014 at 10:07 AM.