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I agree entirely.
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I agree with your response.
Originally Posted by JT
Some of us will continue to support our local quilt store. I do a BOM and buy my fabric there. They are the ones that can help with questions. Not JoAnn's or Walmart. That's where I go to learn technique and new patterns. I buy some fabric at the other places, but if I want to do a nice project, I get the fabric at the LQS.
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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I am trying to support my local LQS's and other small businesses. It may cost me a little more and I may not be able to buy as much but I would be really sad if they went out of business and were not there when I need them.
I am with you. Not just for quilting, but I support local businesses whenever I can, whether it is LQS, local fish market, local farmer's market, local butcher,local book store etc. Doesn't mean I don't buy from other places, but I make an effort to show my face and spend some money with locals as often as I can. All of the establishments I shop with do appreciate my business greatly and go above and beyond to make sure I am satisfied and happy, can't beat that! |
I buy online and at my LQS and occasionally drive to a shop 15 miles away. I've only once paid more than 10/yard, that was at a quilt show and I fell in love with that Batik and had to have some.
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I live by the philosophy of "I purchase from businesses I want to see in business next year." For me, this applies to both local retailers and large companies.
Not all small businesses are wonderful nor are large companies necessarily evil. |
I shop EVERYWHERE for fabric! I just found Connecting Threads batiks, and I am in LOVE! I love the 4 LQS's nearby, each specializes in a diffrent type of fabric!
I love buying from folks here, I have really gotten some bargins. Even trade a lady here. Walmart has some GREAT fabric, so do JoAnns and Hobby Lobby, and Ben Franklin. I coupon when I can and I DO try toshop the SALES! |
Originally Posted by Spydee
I live by the philosophy of "I purchase from businesses I want to see in business next year." For me, this applies to both local retailers and large companies.
Not all small businesses are wonderful nor are large companies necessarily evil. |
Originally Posted by DebraK
I am a lucky woman. I tend to shop the bargains, but my husband has no problem walking into either one of our LQS and dropping a hundred dollars at a time to surprise me as the occasion arises. They love him. Not sure they would recognize me.
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Originally Posted by tjradj
Speaking for myself, I'm on a much more restricted budget for my quilting hobby than I used to be. I try to use from my stash as much as possible. But.
But, when I do want to buy fabric, I will go to my LQS because if I'm going to invest in fabric, I want is to be good quality and I'm willing to save to get it. |
Originally Posted by DebraK
I am a lucky woman. I tend to shop the bargains, but my husband has no problem walking into either one of our LQS and dropping a hundred dollars at a time to surprise me as the occasion arises. They love him. Not sure they would recognize me.
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