Catter to your needs? The one I go to ( Near my work) dose. They even ordred my hand needles that they did not carry. They even looked for a book that was no longer available and got it for me. Their motto is: If we do not have it we will get it for you.

Mine totally does, if their is something i want and they don't have it, they order it right then and there. I love them.

Also if i am interested in taking a class(but can't do the one that is offered) , sometimes they will call me and let me choose a date that works for me, before putting it on the calendar, then they put up the date i chose for the class :-)

Yes, the local shop that I go to most frequently does cater to quilters' needs. they always tell you, if you don't see it, just ask. They have ordered special silk thread for me, and a stencil I needed. They are great.

The one I go to is fantastic. When I first got into quilting, I went to the closest shop, and had a horrible experience. I was left as a newbie to wander, not realizing one room was for staff only (then put up a sign that says staff only).

The staff were snobs to say the least. My quilting teacher suggested another one and I absolutely love going there. They will order things for me, help with colors, and make sure that everyone walking in the door has a good experience. I guess that is why they are one of the 16 Hometown Favorite Quilt shops from McCalls.

some of ours do, some don't.

I've shopped LQS's in many states. To date, everyone has bent over backwards to help get what I need. Even at major quilt shows. Last year, at Paduach, one shop/vender, called home to make sure they had the fabric in stock, and mailed it to me, no shipping charge. Another vender, at the same show, pulled a pattern they were sold out of, out of a kit so I could buy it. Before the local LQS went out of business, they would pull out the wholesale catalog and look up the item I was looking for, and put it on the order for me. Was sad to see them close. The owners had to close to care for elderly parents.

Yes we have a good shop here and in Lyons (nearby town)

From these responses it seems that the owners of the LQS are the best around, YEA for them!

Mine does! Janet, the owner, makes it a point to remember everyone who comes into her shop and make them feel at home! She has very few customers that hand quilt, so when I asked for my brand of needle, she started carrying them for me. If I need something and she doesn't have it in stock, she has let me look through her ordering books to find it and then she has ordered it for me.

I love this gal! If you are ever in Clarksburg, WV, be sure to stop in at Classic Quilt Shop! Janet will make you feel right at home!

We only have 1 LQS near us.
She'd do her best if I needed something special.

No I feel they want me to adjust to what they carry. When I asked about all cotton thread I got a speal about how wonderful the polly thread was for the long arm quilting machine they have in their shop. I am not debating that it is or not, I have no idea, but I wanted 100% cotton thread and they do not cary it. I asked them to cary it as did my friends. Weird I think. Whe I asked about Moda muslin I was told how much like Moda their muslin was. I do not buy the polly thread or their muslin. Not that there is anything wrong with it I just wanted another product. So back home and behind the computer to order along with my quilt bee ladies. Hmmmmm then they wonder why we don't buy?

Two that are closest to me are nice shops but so IGNORANT! By that I mean when I ask about a quilting product that the shop does not sell I get the blank look of What are you talking about? Never heard of such thing. Not just the new items but the basics too. For example I asked about the pre cut hexagon papers. I got the Never heard of those before, what do you do with them? from the owner/manager. I asked about the quilt Halo, a new item from Sharon Schamber and got WHO is she? Never heard of her or the halo. I don't like that at all. One quick google search and I can buy online without being made to feel stupid.

Yes and just last week I week in looking for an interfacing , but didn't know they name or anything ( had used it 3 years ago ) gave a basic description , the clerk knew exactly what I wanted/ needed even when I didn't :lol:

It was an interfacing to back white fabrics so when you applique on darker fabric it doesn't show thru as much :thumbup: And that is how I explained it

:roll: LOL

Ours is the greatest. They are some of the nicest and friendliest people I know.