tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post6779732952313795731..comments2023-10-28T04:18:53.132-04:00Comments on Two Hippos: That Disapproving Glancetwo hipposhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12907652932679209251noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-38133953346936729412011-04-26T18:26:38.996-04:002011-04-26T18:26:38.996-04:00Well said. I usually buy online from the US as fab...Well said. I usually buy online from the US as fabric is expensive here in Australia. But that's not the only reason. The LQSs always moan that nobody supports them or values them and we'll all be sorry when they've gone but they offer appalling customer service for the most part. They sigh if you ask for help getting a bolt off the shelf to look at it. They don't even look up or greet you when you walk in the shop. They don't bother to inform you either on their websites, blogs or on their recorded telephone messages when or even whether they are going to be open over a long weekend. Need I say more? <br /><br />I also agree with you over many of the "twee" fabrics that seem to have found general favour recently. What a lovely rant! lolSewjournalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725868912899821325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-85723811216337625252011-04-26T14:15:44.850-04:002011-04-26T14:15:44.850-04:00Wow--sorry to hear you got such a cold reception a...Wow--sorry to hear you got such a cold reception at the fabric store! I am a big supporter of my LQS, even though they don't carry a ton of modern fabrics (they specialize in Civil War repros, which are SO not my thing). Still, the owner taught me how to piece and quilt, and has become a really good friend of mine (like, crazy drinking buddies kind of friend). She has a fantastic eye for matching fabrics, and whenever something stumps me, she always helps me figure it out. <br /><br />I guess what I'm saying is I support her by buying $7 yards of Kona occasionally, or $9.50 yards of pretty much anything else, because if she weren't there, I would either have to rent a car to get to a fabric store or buy everything online. I do quite a bit of online fabric shopping as it is, so whenever I can support my LQS, even if I pay more, I think it's worth it. Then again, the customer service I get is excellent, so I have no problem spending a bit more per yard.Karissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966083124927059835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-48061311967199921982011-04-25T21:11:11.221-04:002011-04-25T21:11:11.221-04:00I went to G Street with the same deal. And I agre...I went to G Street with the same deal. And I agree 100% that they don't have a great selection for more modern prints. In fact, I was surprised that there was Central Park there. I haven't had any negative service, some indifferent, but usually nice, friendly, and helpful. But I won't be going there for most of my fabric purchases. I've been to the Artful Quilter in the Burke, VA and they were super helpful the few times I've been there. Thanks for blogging, it's always nice to see what you create.LThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724241617902376904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-75978597265804758652011-04-25T21:09:48.564-04:002011-04-25T21:09:48.564-04:00Ooh, the smirk...I think we've all gotten that...Ooh, the smirk...I think we've all gotten that at one point! (even my hubs got one when I sent him to a LQS to buy a zipper for me) And seriously - $7/yard for Kona cotton?? That seems expensive! I wouldn't have paid that price w/out your coupon :) I'll be curious to hear what you think about the Curlicue pattern - and how you end up being efficient with the curved sewing.~Michelle~https://www.blogger.com/profile/04891637374696344976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5555192333772926252.post-59360044831348339522011-04-25T21:00:53.525-04:002011-04-25T21:00:53.525-04:00I've been to the G Street Fabrics in Rockville...I've been to the G Street Fabrics in Rockville, and I felt the same way you did. Their fabrics were way expensive, and it wasn't really my taste either. There are way better options online.webmailaddress2https://www.blogger.com/profile/07673975045413956632noreply@blogger.com