Dear Ladies-I realize that with the economy and our American dollar buying less, I am faced with similiar challenges, but,let's consider our local quilt store owners-they are struggling to provide us with products, classes, and customer service. My local gal, 30 miles away has gone out her way to help the crafters in our area. WalMart here does not carry fabric, here and a few notions, and FORGET customer service. Not to be a wet blanket, ladies, but just another perspective.