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But in this age of "access" to almost anything via computer, has had its issues as well. People are not as connected to people , real live face to face interaction. to that point , classes are continuing to be a popular "social" learning experience. Most shops are surviving by their classes, this get people into the shops .. and we all know once there ... we find some fabric that must find its way home.
If shops disappear it would be very upsetting, I enjoy making an "occasion" out of my fabric shopping.[/QUOTE]
I totally agree with you. There is so much more to a quilt shop than selling fabric. I try to patronize local shopping of various types, as that is part of "community". My LQS closed early this year and not a day goes by that I do not miss it. It will be a sad world when computers become our ONLY interaction, and not an additional option as they should be.