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Old 05-17-2010, 09:26 AM
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I hate to say this but the LQS I went to when I was first getting into quilting treated me like crap. From that moment I made it a point that I would never deal with a LQS for all the tea in China.

They were too stuck up for me.

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We have one of those in town that's Snooty, also - I don't go to that one anymore - and it's where I had my first quilting lesson (those were fine, though because the instructor was down to earth).

There's another one here that just recently went out of business and with their attitudes, very understandably why. I don't like when you go in one shop and the owner starts putting down other shops/owners in the same area.
At first they were really helpful because they thought I was buying for my wife and not for myself. When they found out that I was doing the quilting they wanted to sell me a machine and I told them I already had a real nice machine. They asked me what kind was it and I told them a 1911 Singer 27 in a treadle, and the lady rolled he eyes and said "Good luck with that" in a smart tone.

I had probably $250 worth of material and notions picked out and just turned around and left.

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There is no excuse for their behavior...shame on them. And good for you for walking out, but I'm sorry your time was wasted picking everything out. Why do they assume all quilters are female, and futhermore why must everyone use a computerized machine...they would be lucky to have a 1911 treadle.
I hope you have found a LQS that welcomes you.
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Old 05-17-2010, 09:41 AM
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I'd like my LQS to stay open late at least one day a week. Most close around 5 or 6pm so it's hard to get there after work. Can't shop on weekends.
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Old 05-17-2010, 09:45 AM
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It would be across the street from my house.
It would always have exactly what I want ...
...and there would always be a sale.
There would never have lines.
It would have classes frequently with wonderful teachers.
It would open at 1am if I needed one more spool of thread to finish my project.

This will do for a start. I imagine I'll think of a few more.
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Old 05-17-2010, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by chamby
I agree, I would like friendly employees,knowledgeable employees,patterns, classes, tools and lots of sales. I hate paying full price.
If the regular prices were low enough there would be no need for a 'sale'. Lower prices all the time would be nice.
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:51 AM
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if you are ever in Phx AZ you must visit QUILTZ they are awesome with suggestions, have gorgeous fabrics & are only 5 miles from my house :)
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mine? as in your own quilt store? lol that's a great idea
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Old 05-17-2010, 11:58 AM
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My ideal quilt shop would have more than one table of fabric brights. So many shops cater to florals and while I like florals, I like brights more and can rarely find enough choices.

The sales people would be friendly and not just to those who spend alot. I have 2 quilting friends I shop with regularly and they can and do spend alot more money than I can, and the saleslady always welcomes them so happily, and to me she says, oh, hello. Could be paranoia but it's very uncomfortable for me.

I agree with QBeth on those Creative Grid rulers too! Hard to find but much easier for me to "read" than other rulers.
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Originally Posted by BOYD56
mine? as in your own quilt store? lol that's a great idea
yep my very own store
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Old 05-17-2010, 12:33 PM
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Oh, be careful what you wish for...
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