Keep Your LQS in Business
07-05-2011, 11:20 AM
#11
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,281
I am very sorry for any business that goes out because of the present economy. I would love to shop at our "one" LQS, but, I have to support my local Doctor, local Pharmacy, local Food store, and the local filling station to purchase the gas to get me to those places. Fortunatly, I can do pretty well with stash for now.
07-05-2011, 11:22 AM
#12
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,281
Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
I too think its not my responsibly to keep someone in business. I like going to LQS but if they want to stay viable in this tough market with rising commodity prices then they need to maybe find away to broaden their demographic market.
Offer more entry level classes, allow kids and husbands to come in the store or at least not make then feel like outcast for being there. Offer sales and special rewards. Offer some cheap basic level classes to get new people interested. And maybe "gasp" find some cheaper lines to offer those that can not pay 10+ a yard. If they can not get good prices on their own then they need to reach out to other LQS and form a co-op and have buying power together
but those are just my thoughts. Like I said I like going but I cannot afford more then 5$ or so a yard for most of my quilts
Offer more entry level classes, allow kids and husbands to come in the store or at least not make then feel like outcast for being there. Offer sales and special rewards. Offer some cheap basic level classes to get new people interested. And maybe "gasp" find some cheaper lines to offer those that can not pay 10+ a yard. If they can not get good prices on their own then they need to reach out to other LQS and form a co-op and have buying power together
but those are just my thoughts. Like I said I like going but I cannot afford more then 5$ or so a yard for most of my quilts
07-05-2011, 11:25 AM
#13
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wi
Posts: 9,232
I feel bad for them also-but being on soc sec for disability and a fixed income and no increase for 2 yrs in pay.the prices of everything has risen drastically I cannot afford the 15.00 a yd prices either.I have a huge stash and am de stashing to help pay bills.
07-05-2011, 12:13 PM
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,688
Another NH shop, Quilted Threads, has added an online store to their operation, but they have no plans on shutting the doors of their beautiful building. Peggy Anne's closing means the loss of a Bernina dealership as well.
I buy almost entirely from local shops, and not just for quilting stuff, because I'd much rather see my dollars stay in this area to help other local businesses and citizens. I believe in backing the home team. :)
I buy almost entirely from local shops, and not just for quilting stuff, because I'd much rather see my dollars stay in this area to help other local businesses and citizens. I believe in backing the home team. :)
07-05-2011, 01:32 PM
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Halls Cross Roads, TN
Posts: 987
Man, She'd really have a corinary at Dizzy Divas in Knoxville. There is usually a dog present, kids learning to quilt and occasionally a monkey that comes to visit.. Love it there.
Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
I wish I could support my one (not so L) LQS. She charges upwards of $15 a yard for cotton fabric. I just can't afford that, and she won't let my DD who's 2 in her "pristine" shop because she's afraid of sticky fingers.
07-05-2011, 02:06 PM
#18
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Texas
Posts: 449
it is sad to see Peggy Ann's go. that is where I test drove my first Bernina many moons ago. I liked that their fabric was always different than other places in the area! the little lamb too? too sad, too sad. I loved that country store by the little lamb, can't recall the name of it!!
I'm with you, if I can buy from my local shop, I'm happy to do so, very rarely will I buy on line (usually if I cant find what I need at the LQS) and I never buy fabric from walmart or joanns. ok, confession, I totally do not like walmart and don't shop there for anything.
At the LQS they know me by name, they know what I like what I don't like, they help me make great choices when faced on a tough color selection, they are willing to listen to what I need and what I want, and then try and accomodate me, you're surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and frankly, the customer service and the experience of being in a great quilt shop just can't be beat. to me, worth it, any day.
I'm with you, if I can buy from my local shop, I'm happy to do so, very rarely will I buy on line (usually if I cant find what I need at the LQS) and I never buy fabric from walmart or joanns. ok, confession, I totally do not like walmart and don't shop there for anything.
At the LQS they know me by name, they know what I like what I don't like, they help me make great choices when faced on a tough color selection, they are willing to listen to what I need and what I want, and then try and accomodate me, you're surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and frankly, the customer service and the experience of being in a great quilt shop just can't be beat. to me, worth it, any day.
07-05-2011, 02:11 PM
#19
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 253
I do support the LQS - I love to visit the ones in the area and am going on my first Shop Hop in a couple of weeks. I love to touch and feel the fabrics and to look at their displays. I am lucky to have quite a few within easy driving distance.
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