LQS questions??
#41
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Fayette County, GA
Posts: 73
Great topic. I have three LQS within reasonable drive and three more that are a hike. I would love the closest one (11 miles away)to carry more staples like Ginny Beyer's Palette, a good selection of Kona solids and 50 and 60 weight Metler cotton threads. Am I the only one looking for those items? Otherwise they have all the positive qualities mentioned here.
#43
Great topic! Thanks. First in response to your question: Should they offer coupons from Joanns etc.?? Did you mean should they Honor a Jo Ann Coupon? If that was what you were implying, then No, I don't. It is not their place to honor a Jo Anns coupon anymore than it is Jo Anns place to give me however many $ off, after I get so many punches filled on my card after spending so many $ @ the LQS. Jo Ann's is a major Chain Store.
I would love to see great lighting in all Quilt shops. I am fortunate here that they let me wander, browse, drool, whatever, but they also know that if I need or want some help, I will go and ask "Would one of you girls please come help me out?"
I understand the rising costs of fabric. May not love it but understand it. Insurance also has skyrocketed. So figure that in for the LQS prices. Utitlities are certainly not getting cheaper. So Discounted sections in the LQS would be great when they can. Staff being well experienced in various aspects of our craft is great! From choosing color & tecture of fabric to the quilting thread & patterns.
I do love getting the staff's opinion when I need it. The Samples with the patterns available are great. Even if the exact fabric is no longer available, a similar one is usually to be found there. All in all, I guess better lighting is all I would like to see in the LQS I frequent the most.
I would love to see great lighting in all Quilt shops. I am fortunate here that they let me wander, browse, drool, whatever, but they also know that if I need or want some help, I will go and ask "Would one of you girls please come help me out?"
I understand the rising costs of fabric. May not love it but understand it. Insurance also has skyrocketed. So figure that in for the LQS prices. Utitlities are certainly not getting cheaper. So Discounted sections in the LQS would be great when they can. Staff being well experienced in various aspects of our craft is great! From choosing color & tecture of fabric to the quilting thread & patterns.
I do love getting the staff's opinion when I need it. The Samples with the patterns available are great. Even if the exact fabric is no longer available, a similar one is usually to be found there. All in all, I guess better lighting is all I would like to see in the LQS I frequent the most.
#45
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 55
My favorite QS is The Great American Quilt Factory in Denver. It's a bit of a drive, but try to go every two or three months. Lots of sample quilts hanging up, great selection of fabrics, wonderful staff. Just a great place to spend a few hours and dollars!
#46
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: At my LQS
Posts: 2,326
Originally Posted by babyquilter
My favorite QS is The Great American Quilt Factory in Denver. It's a bit of a drive, but try to go every two or three months. Lots of sample quilts hanging up, great selection of fabrics, wonderful staff. Just a great place to spend a few hours and dollars!
#47
My first thought was that the shop must have a great selection of fabrics.
What impresses me about my LQS is the friendliness of the staff, the many completed quilts to see, she will order what you want or need, great shopping hours, and they really promote commraderie (sp) to the point where you become involved in the shop. I also like when a salesperson comes in and we get to see new fabrics and give our opinions.
I cut fats and help prep her for quilt shows in exchange for use of the HQ Fusion. Another quilter makes her kits in exchange for a discount on fabrics. There is another lady who makes the quilt tops on display, and she has open sewing time in the classroom to bring in your projects and work on them and EVERYONE in the shop helps with issues for the new quilters. We are not 'paid' employees, but love to be there in such a great atmosphere. It's tough to hire in these times, so this barter system works out great for all involved.
My biggest problem is that while cutting the fats, I start to see more projects come to light and I just can't afford it all!
What impresses me about my LQS is the friendliness of the staff, the many completed quilts to see, she will order what you want or need, great shopping hours, and they really promote commraderie (sp) to the point where you become involved in the shop. I also like when a salesperson comes in and we get to see new fabrics and give our opinions.
I cut fats and help prep her for quilt shows in exchange for use of the HQ Fusion. Another quilter makes her kits in exchange for a discount on fabrics. There is another lady who makes the quilt tops on display, and she has open sewing time in the classroom to bring in your projects and work on them and EVERYONE in the shop helps with issues for the new quilters. We are not 'paid' employees, but love to be there in such a great atmosphere. It's tough to hire in these times, so this barter system works out great for all involved.
My biggest problem is that while cutting the fats, I start to see more projects come to light and I just can't afford it all!
#48
Originally Posted by dsb38327
What do I want from a Quilting Store:
I want to walk in the front door and enter la-la land. I want to browse and dream and create and touch and feel and smell and pick up a fabric, enjoy it, put it back and pick up another one. I want to be able to compare prices and feel like I got the biggest bang for my buck. I want to dash over for the specials and sales and I want to be so much at home there they will know my face and name when I come. I want to go home with stash and be planning my next trip back before I get my stash unpacked. I want to be excited about the adventure.
I want to walk in the front door and enter la-la land. I want to browse and dream and create and touch and feel and smell and pick up a fabric, enjoy it, put it back and pick up another one. I want to be able to compare prices and feel like I got the biggest bang for my buck. I want to dash over for the specials and sales and I want to be so much at home there they will know my face and name when I come. I want to go home with stash and be planning my next trip back before I get my stash unpacked. I want to be excited about the adventure.
#49
Originally Posted by Hockeyrabbit
Hi-
Out of curiosity, are there things that you would like to see change/different in the local QS?? How would you want fabric arranged, color/designer/type? What special things would you like/want the LQS to offer? Should they offer coupons from Joanns etc.??
I am curious as I just went to a store about a week ago and it was just a mess! I had to leave after 20 minutes..bolts of fabric everywhere, just totally disorganized..it got me thinking!
Out of curiosity, are there things that you would like to see change/different in the local QS?? How would you want fabric arranged, color/designer/type? What special things would you like/want the LQS to offer? Should they offer coupons from Joanns etc.??
I am curious as I just went to a store about a week ago and it was just a mess! I had to leave after 20 minutes..bolts of fabric everywhere, just totally disorganized..it got me thinking!
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