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ScrappyAZ 04-05-2011 05:16 AM

We're fortunate that we have many LQS in a 20-mile radius that we can choose from. Even better, a new quilt store opened up last year. It's nice knowing in this economy, the quilting business is thriving!

Grammiesews 04-05-2011 05:16 AM

Our local quilt shop will be closed by the middle of the month. I go in almost everyday as it is only a block from my office and I pass it on the way to post office. I will really miss the owner as well as the convenience of having the shop so close. The next closeset shop will be over 30 miles away.

CraftyGardenMom 04-05-2011 05:18 AM

So far they're still open, but I can tell a few of them are feeling the pinch - more sales, more email requests to come in, etc... I really hope they can stay open, I love my local quilt shops!

LilQuilt 04-05-2011 05:22 AM

We had one here that stayed for a while and closed. Our Wally World also did away with the fabric department. They have one aisle devoted to sewing items now. You have to go to the surrounding cities within a 45 miles radius to shop for fabric now. I do most of my shopping online now with the gas prices going up.

SandyMac 04-05-2011 05:27 AM

Only one so far.

reginalovesfabric 04-05-2011 05:45 AM

no not in Hattiesburg, but we only have a couple of them

Dolly's sister 04-05-2011 05:46 AM


Originally Posted by scowlkat
My favorite quilt shop ever, Lavender Lime Quilts, just announced that they are closing. It really is sad because they have become friends and are such wonderful people. They will be missed so much.

I met them last month at the Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge. What a shame to have to close.

3TreeFrog 04-05-2011 05:46 AM


Originally Posted by Holice
Are you seeing quilt shops closing in your areas?

Gosh I hope not, there are only 3 in my area! lol

TreeFrog

incoming2me 04-05-2011 05:51 AM

We've had 2 close within the past year. KV Quilters in Tomball and Timeless Treasures about 20 miles away.

virg 04-05-2011 05:54 AM

We have 3 quilt shops in my area. no sign of closing. There is a real nice quilt shop in Hillsdale, Mi.It's out by my cottage. I love the store and the ladies that teach there.


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