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Old 11-26-2011, 06:56 AM
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Don't forget it is Small Business Saturday. Today would be a great day to support your local quilt store, if you have one. I am going to try to make at least one purchase in our small town today.
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Old 11-26-2011, 07:00 AM
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My favorite quilt store in Knoxville is having a huge sale today.
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Old 11-26-2011, 07:21 AM
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I would love to go to my LQS today, but they are closed, today. Being a small business, they are taking the whole weekend to be with family. I do however support them through out the year.

Please remember to support your local small business more than one day, they work hard to be there all year round!
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Old 11-26-2011, 07:24 AM
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There are also small businesses online, I'm one of 'em :-) And there are lots of others here on the forum.
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Old 11-26-2011, 02:45 PM
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To observe the day I went to our semi-local quilt shop. Fabric was 25% off but I had planned to go before I knew this. I purchased some fabric and 15 f/q's to give out at our guild dinner. I was happy to see she had an active class going on and several other customers. Wish the shop was just a little closer. And wish fabric prices hadn't taken such a jump (not just this shop, that seems to be the norm).
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Old 11-26-2011, 02:58 PM
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I went to my local shop (Sew What in Wyandotte Michigan) and spent a few bucks. Was nice to see them busy this morning.
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Old 11-26-2011, 03:08 PM
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I went on my own little Shop Hop today and went to two quilt shops, about 25 miles apart. Both had some sales and
lots of free smiles and pleasant chit chat! I bought multiple yards of 3 fabrics at 3.99 per yard from the clearance
section, plus others - new selections at 20% off regular price. I also got a June Taylor Shape cut ruler for 40% off
(but I didn't need it 'cause I already have one.). And a great easy pattern for $5 for teaching my niece how to sew when she comes to visit me over Christmas break. And, to top it all off, I signed up for a class with a well known author and teacher of paper piecing. so a great little road trip today on Small business Saturday.
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I mentioned to my dh that I intend to participate in Small Business Saturday today. He suggested we go to a local restaurant (30 away) for lunch, so we did. Then we bought a gift certificate also. On the way home, I suggested I also stop by a favorite independent qs, slightly out of our way, but did make some nice purchases. Can't wait to go back.
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We were having a pillowcase sew in day for ConKer Cancer at our Quilt shop, so while we sewed we also shopped. we also ordered from a small local restaurant for lunch. I think we helped the small businesses today.
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Old 11-26-2011, 04:38 PM
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Small businesses are the norm in my town since it is so small. Have a few chains but most are family owned.
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