We have a mixed bag as far as quilt shops go up here. Over the years some have closed and some have grown. All the ones that are still here have a classroom now. One has long arms for rent in the shop and an open sew night where folks just bring their own stuff and machines even knitting needles if that is what they are working on. Two have an in-shop quilting service only one does custom. I am lucky in that I have a four quilt shops within 5 miles of me and 2 more within 25 miles, and JoAnn's if you count that. I don't buy much fabric now but do pick up backings occasionally but shop the clearance bolts for that. I have gotten 3 new machines from one shop in the past few years along with new feet, needles, cases, ect.