Stashelf

Mine does, I don't know if they charge since it brings in business.

Judie

no. no local quilt shop. Our one close one was distroyed in the tornado and the others are not that close... boo hoo

Cecelia363

I've organized "A ladies Day Out" a gathering place for ladies to socialize and create at our local community center. As long as there are no fees or dues charged and anyone can join there is no rent. I only set two rules - no kids (for safety and sanity) and clean up your own mess. so far we have 18 women, quilters, fashion sewing, knitting and crocheting, a jewelry maker, embroidery and cross stitchers. I have heard a local church has a similar gathering.

Digitabulist

One of my LQSs does have open sew time for a flat fee ($5, I think). They also have quit camps on Mondays (normally the shop is closed). For a minimum of 6 quilters, you can rent the space from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a dish to pass for lunch and dinner for $10 per quilter or owner will provide lunch and dinner for $20 a quilter. I've done both the open sew and the quilt camp and they've been most enjoyable.

Digitabulist

A LQS I frequent does have open sew on Wednesdays from 1-3 where customers can come in and sew and even have free consultation with the shop owner. I've gone a couple of times…beneficial for me and a did spend some $$$ in return.

sewvic

My LQS not only has a sewing room, they also allow our sewing club (not all quilters) to meet there once a month free of charge. She also offers our group discounts on classes. It is certainly a better set up than we had at the local library where we paid $20 per month for the use of their meeting room for 2 hours a month. Located in Lancaster County, PA....almost heaven for quilters.

Quiltlady330

My group used our church fellowship center once a week for a couple of years. They were very willing to allow us to
use it. We always left it just as we found it...no extra work for the janitor.

momsbusy

My LQS allows us to meet once a week for $20 per month each. The convenience of meeting in a shop makes it worth the cost.

shasta5718

Quilt shops in area here allow meetings for free and even give us a 15% discount on fabric when bought after meetings. I think they have found it works well for all.

quilterjody

My LQS has a classroom. She lets people use it. Our local Quilts of Valor people meet there. Recently we started a UFO club and we meet once a month. It is so nice to get to sew with other quilters and get feedback and help and just plain fellowship with each other.