Quilting Class Etiquette Question....
#34
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Southern USA
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The owner even yelled at me a few times because I bought things from Amazon and not from her.
#35
I live in Napa, CA and just took a class a few weeks ago. I did purchase a few 8ths since it was a Bargello Class but mostly brought my own. However, when we took a break I did purchase some fabrics for another project at the store.
#36
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Houston, TX
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I understand that LQS depends on sales of fabrics and notions to stay open, but I find it rather off putting when they are almost *demanding* that you pay for a class and also buy your fabric for the class from them. I have a huge stash most of which was purchased at various LQS's in the area and often prefer to use fabrics I have. I do usually buy things from the store when I am there taking classes, but I do not want to be told that I have to. I'm not going to take any classes at one local store because of their attitude that you *have to* buy your fabrics from them. I find that rather heavy handed and will go elsewhere for classes rather than be dictated to by the LQS.
#37
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 166
I had a shop owner yell at me once too! Never went back and that was over 3 years ago. I sure have purchased a lot of fabric since then at every other LQS and on-line. I haven't taken too many classes but the few I have, I always take what I want from whatever source I want. I will probably find something there to purchase but I don't feel obligated.
#38
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,660
This comment may not be relevant to your question, but
I strongly feel that if a class calls for a particular book, tool, or ruler - that the student should have it/them.
I don't know if it matters where the student obtained it, but I think it's just plain rude to the instructor and the other students to not have it.
I strongly feel that if a class calls for a particular book, tool, or ruler - that the student should have it/them.
I don't know if it matters where the student obtained it, but I think it's just plain rude to the instructor and the other students to not have it.
#39
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 4,299
I took a class not too long ago that required a 60-degree triangle ruler. I was surprised that about 1/3rd of the class brought the wrong triangle ruler without realizing it. The store made good sales on 60-degree triangle rulers that day, LOL.
I'm surprised at shop owners yelling at people. I wouldn't ever go back, either. That's not how you build a loyal customer base!
I'm surprised at shop owners yelling at people. I wouldn't ever go back, either. That's not how you build a loyal customer base!
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