Many reasons to support local quilt shop. The main on is that if we do not they will close. Then we will have no choice but to use the chain store fabrics which for the most part are of lesser quality. The owner's knowledge is shared with us, she knows what we are talking about. The shop I go to is extremely friendly whether you buy or just come to chat. If you want something they do not have they will offer to order it for you.
Another big part is they support our guild.