I was just told today that our LQS is shutting its doors on Nov. 26th, after being in business 40 years! I have taught classes there and made so many friends. I just can't believe it. She is still going to have an on-line business. But our gathering place will be gone. The nearest QS is an hour away. This is a sad day for me and many many others.

It is a sad day when a quilt shop closes.

so sorry to hear that news

Sorry to hear that

So sorry to hear that.

Awwww that is sad

:(

That is a bummer.

so sorry to hear

It is always sad news to hear about LQS closings. :( I received in email from Craft Town Fabrics that they where shutting down the actual store but that they would keep the online ordering going. Something tells me things will get worse before we see the "better"!!

RIP the LQS. :(

Maybe y'all could post a notice & a sign-up sheet to form a quilting group - maybe even name it after the shop - & start looking for a place to meet. We used to meet in the Hospitality Room at the library, or at the parish hall of one of the local churches. Wouldn't that be a great legacy for all those years of hard work & the quilters could stay in touch with each other. Now, if y'all could just find something to talk about... :thumbup:

that is so sad, maybe you can organize a sewing group in your area to meet at a local library to sew and have fun with other crafters

I know what you mean. Our LQS closed and went to an online business. Now he charges me $10.95 Priority mail even though we are 5 minutes apart. It is ridiculous. He won't even let me pick up the package. I can order from other places for less.

Craft Town is the shop I am speaking of. A special place with over 7000 bolts of fabric, and a large classroom down stairs. After 40 years it is a land mark. It will be missed.

I am sorry for your troubles...

DITTO

Jackie is there a church or a senior center near you that you could use a room at to meet and sew? Always sad to see a business close..crafty_linda_b

yes, a very sad day when a quilt store closes. :( there is so much sharing and bonding that goes on inside a place of business. online, is just not the same.

So sorry-hope many will make the effort to meet together & there will be a way for you to keep teaching.

That's sad. I hope you find another place to meet.

I know how you feel with the shop closing. Two wks ago we all received a letter saying that the CUTTING EDGE" in Weston, WI was closing. They also have another shop in Antigo, WI but that is way out of my way. They will have a huge sale & keep the sewing machines in Antigo. My daughter lived 30 mls. down the RD. from there so I always stopped at the Shop on my way to her house. What a bummer I really liked their selection of items :)

40 years - they probably want to retire. Sorry to hear

No, they retired several yrs. ago, their daughter has run the shop for the past 12 years, and done a fantastic job.

I know what you mean. Our LQS closed and went to an online business. Now he charges me $10.95 Priority mail even though we are 5 minutes apart. It is ridiculous. He won't even let me pick up the package. I can order from other places for less.[/quote]

When there are no more LQS left, prices online and from the chains will be less competitive. It's a vicious circle. While we all want to be smart with our own budgets, we are sad when the LQS close. My rule of thumb is to buy local first, willing to pay 10-30% more plus the cost of shipping. I also try to ask my LQS (fortunate to still have several within an hour drive) to get items I know I want. At least I'm giving them the chance. When I go for a free or cheap demo or class, I try to buy something. I get superb, expert, friendly, genuinely warm service from Quilters' Heaven and Quilters' Destination and I try to go to Quilt Haven in my hometownof Rockford at least once per year. There are other good ones in this area, but these are real treasures to me. When I lived in Wichita, Praire Quilts, Kechi Quilt Shop, and a LQS in Newton were worth the expense. Shibori Dragon and Keepsake Quilting are my not-so-local faves.

That's sad. I still miss one of ours that closed.

That is heartbreaking.

that is sad. it is always sad when a quilt shop closes. hope you can still find a meeting place for you all when it closes.

This is a loss - both for you, and folks that don't even realize it - the potential for future quilters in your area... :(

What a beautiful avitar!

Maybe after forty years, the lady just needs a rest and some quality time. Customers CAN be a pain once in a while.

What she said!

My favorite has closed its doors due to the owners retirement. I am so sad. The staff was amazingly gifted, the quilt samples were inspiring, the store itself was spacious, well lit, held lovely fabrics, the classes were excellent. I always left feeling up beat and encouraged.

Many closed around here when Walmarts came in and basically run them out of business; then when Walmarts started to refuse selling fabric any longer, I harped on them constantly and I mean constantly! They drove our businesses out of business - and they will never come back, and now Walmart was turning chicken and their backs on us quilters by not selling any longer either? Then the payback is to begin telling people to shop Dollar General, or any place but Walmarts! And I no longer shop Walmarts unless they have a super center, so I can buy groceries - or UNLESS they have fabric. Many followed in my footsteps, but I won't take all the credit by any means; it just was not right - now all our small towns are without the local fabric stores they used to have. We have to drive miles to buy fabric or do it online, and many older ladies do not use computers - thus they set without fabric until someone either picks up fabric for them, or they get to go to a larger city where they can get a chance to shop themselves. Most do not even drive anymore, but their hands can still quilt - bless their hearts - but it makes it rough on the older set and inconvenient for those who do still drive.

where is the shoppe? you are in hiding so tell us who is closing please

where is the shoppe? you are in hiding so tell us who is closing please

I think that's a great idea!!! Sorry the shop is closing, that is truly sad!!! :cry:

Craft Town is awesome, wish I lived closer.

So sorry always a sad time when that happens.