NauDeeGal

The quality of fabrics and great customer service in a LQS is so warming and welcoming. Isn't it?

Lesson learned from my dad is that kinda like the ole' Mom & Pop Shops of back in the day or good ole' days depending on where you are from. ;) No matter the products the shops carries, the customer service is always top notch. :thumbup: In my personal experience so far that is true. That is the difference between a shop and a store. IMHO ;-) You are not treated like a number there. You are somebody....not a next in line please.

Glad you enjoyed your experience there. Takes ya' back doesn't it? :-P

Jim's Gem

So glad that you enjoyed your visit to a quilt shop!!!

jemma

a new adventure unfolds

littlehud

I know just what you are feeling. I felt the same the first time I walked into our LQS. It just takes your breath away. Wait til you go the your first quilt show. My son had to keep reminding me to breath.

annieshane

I so much understand your experience. Those LQS ARE another world. So glad you had a wonderful experience. I still use the "other" fabrics for all kinds of things, but do appreciate the better quality fabrics for special projects. It would be nice to be able to use only the LQS fabrics, but budget will not allow. So, I am content to use the best I can afford and realize that I can do so much more for others IF I use what I can afford and give it with grateful heart. There are so many who can not afford even the chain store fabrics. I am blessed.

Do post pics of your fabrics and your projects.
Happy quilting!

katier825

So glad you had a great experience! It's tough in this economy to use only quilt shop quality fabrics. Splurge for special projects and mix with nice quality muslin to stretch your stash!

Now that you've experienced the "good" stuff, there are lots of online shops you can check out that sell the same brands...that's a whole other topic!

scowlkat

Grandpa, so glad you got to visit Sew-Bee-It! They are wonderful. Have you tried Lavender Lime in East Ridge, next to the Rave theaters! They are my personal favorite although I love them both. And you are right, it is quite a difference in atmosphere and quality of fabric. I think Joanne's comes closer than Hancocks and most definitely Wal-Mart.

wolfkitty

I know what you mean about the limited disability income! fabric.com is a great online place for good fabric with reasonable prices, and there are others. I learned of them on this board. So you can still get really nice fabric reasonably, if you shop on line at all. I never used to, but after listening to the great recommendations here, I tried it, and did well.

Bottle Blonde

I'm glad you had such a wonderful experience! I would like to share my 'lightbulb' moment with you ---- I had been shopping for quantity and not quality for years before I went into a LQS ------ well, I discovered that I spend less money when buying fabric at the LQS! I signed up to receive the stores email and I get coupons and sale notices on a regular basis, I shop with a project in mind, and I shop with a carefully planned list, and I always enjoy my shopping time. I still go to Hancocks or JoAnns when I have coupons for notions, batting or books, but I don't over-buy fabric on impulse anymore. I am happier with my projects (both while under construction and the finished quilt) and I have learned to slow down and enjoy the whole process. I may have been ruined, also, but --- I like it. :D

sewwhat85

lol you are hooked now