We are getting a new one near us in Missouri City, TX - plus we have a very nice one in Stafford, Tx (all are really part of Houston) so I'd say we are doing OK here right now. There are also several others close by (30 minutes or so) so I suppose that says our economy is healthy too.
I know people are cutting way back on alot of things, but I also know the housing market here is not as troubled as other parts of the country. Not to say it's wonderfully healthy, but at least not dying!

So sorry you are loosing some of yours!

My LQS had books and quilts and all kinds of things on sale in front of the store a bit ago. I almost had a heart attack. Thought she was going out of business. All she was doing was getting rid of older things to make way for the new. Whew I did hear about a shop north of me about 30 miles away closing. So far, where I am, it doesn't seem to be an issue.

Our LQS here in Ocean Springs survived Katrina and so far is survivng the economy. I give them all the buisness I can (not much unfortunatly) and they seem to be doing okay.

I do not know about your state but here in MI the quilt shops are taking a hit.... I just found out two of the ones I go to regularly on shop hops are going our of business, and a third shop owner says she can only hang on for another year ... NO IMPROVEMENT then she will be going out of business. I went on a drive to Ludington and their quilt shop has gone out of business this past year.

The economy is pretty bleak here in MI .... Is it the same for you in other states...how healthy are your LQS ??? Any ideas on how to support your LQS?

I am interested in the thoughts and comments of others on the board.