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Today my local quilt shop closes its door forever. The owner is retiring. I'll be dropping by for some cake and to reminisce this afternoon. Probably pick up some fabric for the last time. I think that there may be a new quilt shop opening up in town. Still, it won't be the same.
That is too bad.
I'm sorry to hear this. I know it's losing some old friends, but I hope if/when the new shop opens, you will make many new and wonderful friends over there! :)
I'm so sorry for you. Maybe a new store will open and you can make new friends :)
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!
Sorry to hear about your quilt shop closing. I admit I do shop online because the prices are much better in a lot of cases but I make an effort to support the local quilt shops around my area knowing that I value the fact I have them. Let's hope your new shop is a place you will enjoy going to.
Koda
They may have had to increase prices to be able to stay in business. Let them know what you are interested in and if enough people do that they may change their focus or at least try to do what is desired some of the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quiltlover
I'm sorry to hear you're losing your favorite quilt shop. They can be such an inspiration, just to walk in and see the class samples and all the lovely fabrics. There's no place quite like a small, independently owned quilt shop. Hope the new one is nice, too.
I am so sorry you are losing your LQS. I would be sad if mine closed. I do hope you will enjoy the new one opening up.
Sad when this happens. I hope you'll find the new shop to your liking.
So sorry you are losing them. Maybe you will like the new one too. Tough times and age make it hard for some folks to keep it up.
Sorry to hear :(. The one and only quilt shop in my town is closing as soon as they're finished liquidating. They've tried to sell it for two years but couldn't find a taker and now the owner is retiring and selling everything that's not nailed down.
I know how you are feeling....the closest LQS to me closed it's doors and now the owner does only long arm quilting for people. Now the closest LQS is about 30 min away, IF traffic good! :-/ Keep hoping a new shop will open closer to home, but I am afraid it's not going to happen.
I know how much you will miss this place. They are so much more than just a store. It's not just a place to buy fabric, it's a connection of past generations being honored by the present through the gift of quilting. It's a little easier knowing she is retiring rather than being forced to close for economic reasons, but it's a loss nonetheless. :icon_hug: