My sentiments exactly.

nope, if they don't have what i'm looking for, i leave. i now what you mean, sometimes they hang over you. that makes me leave even sooner.

If the employees ignore me the whole time I'm there, or are too buy yakking with each other or on their phone, I don't have any problem walking out empty handed, even if there was something I did want. But if the employees are attentive and talk to me I would feel guilty leaving with nothing. I will at least pick up a few FQs, just to support their business and help them keep the doors open.

I usually will buy a charm pack of Fat quarter so I don't feel guilty. Actually, that's a lie. I just use it as an excuse cuz I have a hard time resisting buying just a little something!

No, this is one time I don't feel guilty.

I'm trying to envision a quilt store that didn't have a single piece of fabric that I want to take home with me. Nope, can't do it. So I guess I don't qualify to answer the question. LOL

Yes I do!! I am trying to do better... but I do buy somethings that I wasn't necessarily looking for ..... but of course I make use of the purchases :)

There are 2 shops in town but I only like 1. When I go there it is usually because I need something or want to see if they have something before ordering online. I don't always make a purchase but sometimes I will buy fabric to make a pillowcase. Not so much guilty as I just want to buy something & a pillowcase could sell at a craft show or be donated at Christmas.

No, some stores just don't have any fabric that I like.

I like to visit LQS when I travel. I enjoy talking with the owner/sales person about the shop, its personality (every store has one and is unique) and its outreach into the community. Sometimes I purchase something and other times not. I am not compelled or guilty. If I had to abandon my budget I would simply not be able to justify going in. I do collect the business cards and keep them. I think wise shop owners stock things that can be traveler's keepsakes. I was recently in Moab, Utah. The store, Its Sew Moab, had stained glass patterns for the attractions in Arches National Park. Nice keepsake that will take only a short amount of time to make. It could be purchased as pattern or a kit. Of course, I bought one. But to buy stuff that I can buy at home? Probably not.