Hi, Shannan
I take pictures in retail type stores, without asking I figure they don't mind as much; but in my local quilt store I always ask and they say no then okay. This is what I do if I get the strange feeling the store minds me taking pictures, I carry a small notebook with me (from dollar tree) and study the quilt and find that one block and home in on it and draw it out and list as much detail as I can.