The Wal Marche' here in Surprise AZ is being remodeled as I write and they enlarged the fabric dept!!. I was told by an employee of Hobby Lobby that they are going to buy out Joanns in the future. I used to buy all my fabric at Wal Marche because it was cheaper than Joanns but not anymore. I shop a good deal on the internet and find that if I watch different links I can usually find good material at less cost that any local Quilt Shop. I just start surfing and can most times find good bargains. Our NEW Super Wal Marche did not include a Fabric dept so I rarely buy from WM. I think they want us to buy blankets instead of quilting. So much for the tried and true methods of yesteryear!!!