Likes/Dislikes in quilt shops
#221
Originally Posted by tomilu
I like to feel that I'm always welcome, even if I don't buy anything that day. A warm, welcoming environment is more important to me than how many bolts they have.
This has been a really good b@#*h session as well. Need to vent every now and then.
Nana Julie
#222
Originally Posted by littlelambseativy
I'm going to open a can of worms, here. We're looking into opening a small quilt shop in our small town. In a nutshell, can you quilters tell me what are your likes/dislikes? Thanks!
They have an area for the non-sewers, usually men, with a few recliners, books, an electric fireplace, a coffee pot, some religious music playing throughout the store. He was waiting for me in the car when a lady came out and invited him to come in to the air conditioning. He was so comfortable, I didn't feel rushed, and I spent over $50 on future projects.
The cutting area had lots of sample tops hanging on the walls for ideas. She also helped me pick good color combinations and figured out how much I'd need of each fabric and then cut it precisely....not on an angle, not short.
I then took a picture of them with my phone to make sure I didn't forget by the time I got around to them. The fabric is still in my stash, but the next time I'm in Crossville, I'll stop there, JUST BECAUSE!!
I'd like to see a frequent fabric club that has weekly [free] drop-in classes for how to assemble different types of blocks (quick 9-patch, log cabin, etc.) and tips and tricks. Our volunteer sewing group calls it "show and tell".
If you want an example of how NOT to be, just go to JoAnn's!! I HATE having to wait for my number to be called, to get my fabric cut by someone who has never sewed, and if I have a question, the person has no clue.
#224
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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I used to go to a shop that had a room set a side for classes, but 2 or 3 days a week different hours (some times am or early afternoons). Quilters could take projects (unfinished), in and bring in a machine or do hand work. You could ask questions of staff, but you had other quilters to talk with and ask questions of or help each other. Not only did I finish things sooner, but I always found new ideas and projests to do. Good Luck
#225
1. Friendly staff who acknowledges you - have walked out more than once when i could not get service.
2. Lots of sewn samples - LQS in Fountain, CO has wonderful, unique samples and friendly staff (the owners).
3. Good lighting.
4. Did I say good lighting? dislike dark shops where it is difficult to see colors. :D
2. Lots of sewn samples - LQS in Fountain, CO has wonderful, unique samples and friendly staff (the owners).
3. Good lighting.
4. Did I say good lighting? dislike dark shops where it is difficult to see colors. :D
#226
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Canton, Georgia
Posts: 61
Originally Posted by judi wess
Isn't Maggie Valley great? There is or was a steak house that has the best salad dressing, like blue cheese but made with gorgonzola cheese.
Where is Greengold Ga?
Where is Greengold Ga?
#227
Employees that go out of their way to help!
I had a question about binding my very first quilt and I brought my quilt and instructions in and a lady (Sue) who worked there actually showed me with material step by step how to do it (all while the owner was telling her to just have me buy a book or pay for a class!). Was so incredibly nice and that has kept me going back :)
I had a question about binding my very first quilt and I brought my quilt and instructions in and a lady (Sue) who worked there actually showed me with material step by step how to do it (all while the owner was telling her to just have me buy a book or pay for a class!). Was so incredibly nice and that has kept me going back :)
#229
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Canton, Georgia
Posts: 61
Thanks for the tips of the steak house. The shop in Maggie Valley is moving down the street into a larger building. I'm looking forward to our next trip there. I know that lighting was a problem in the old building but they used a lot of extra spots where possible.
#230
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
[Jennifer22206]
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Have some free sew-ins. The same LQS I mentioned above charges $30 to come and sew for 2 hours if you bring a "pre-approved" machine. Otherwise you have to rent one of theirs and it's ridiculous.[/quote]
Who's silly idea was it that your machine had to pass an approval test? Does the quilt shop sell machines too? They don't seem to like kids either...hmmm. :shock: :thumbdown:
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Have some free sew-ins. The same LQS I mentioned above charges $30 to come and sew for 2 hours if you bring a "pre-approved" machine. Otherwise you have to rent one of theirs and it's ridiculous.[/quote]
Who's silly idea was it that your machine had to pass an approval test? Does the quilt shop sell machines too? They don't seem to like kids either...hmmm. :shock: :thumbdown:
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