Why go to a quilt store???
05-28-2011, 06:43 PM
#175
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Originally Posted by KarenR
Why do I go to the local LQS:
I go for the Block of the MOnth club.
I go because I like to feel the fabrics and lay them out to pick the colors.
I go because they have a great Bargin Basement.
I go because I pick their brains.
I go because I really enjoy talking to them.
I go JUST TOO HAVE FUN!
I go for the Block of the MOnth club.
I go because I like to feel the fabrics and lay them out to pick the colors.
I go because they have a great Bargin Basement.
I go because I pick their brains.
I go because I really enjoy talking to them.
I go JUST TOO HAVE FUN!
05-28-2011, 07:44 PM
#176
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Location: nevada
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The ladies at my lqs waited for me to come in when I called them just after they closed today. When I got there I told one lady what I needed - she pulled my fabrics for me while another lady cut -- I was out of there in about 5 minutes --
At Walmart if I am lucky enough to find someone to cut my fabric they very seldom are able to help in finding anything.
At Walmart if I am lucky enough to find someone to cut my fabric they very seldom are able to help in finding anything.
05-29-2011, 04:51 AM
#178
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Location: Georgia
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I totally agree!
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Often, but not always, the LQS will have fabric of a higher quality. You also should be getting some additional help and direction from the staff at the LQS. The cutters at JoAnn's and WM may not have any quilting experience, let alone sewing experience! I've gotten lovely fabrics at all 3.
05-29-2011, 05:16 AM
#179
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Location: Frederick, OK
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Originally Posted by Maureen
.... plus quilt shops will help if you need it, Mine even lets me use their big table to layout my quilt for sandwiching, etc.
The cutting table will handle the larger quilts by moving it around after the center portion has been pinned. The next-best place for pinning would be at one of the Church activity hall rooms, on multiple tables pushed together, but that requires more work. Our table is always set up, and you even get free helpers!
There’s usually fabric in the quilt that didn’t come from our shop, and sometimes there may not be any part of the quilt that came from our shop, but that’s ok. We get to see and feel fabrics that we may want to include in our inventory in the future. Besides, it can bring up interesting stories about how and where they came up with some of their fabrics or blocks. It’s kind of like an impromptu quilting bee.
CD in Oklahoma
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