That happened with my local quilt store and a Bernina store opened in its same location. It isn't the same. They say they are a quilt shop but most of their classes etc. are promotions for their machines. I enjoyed digging through their sales room in the back and their basket of scrap packs as I do a lot of scrap quilts...lots of UFOs too...HA. My favorite sales lady works there still but the whole atmosphere has changed. Their classes are now more expensive and that is the ONLY quilt store within driving distance from my home. BooHoo....I feel your pain!