First of all, I NEVER shop at Walmart for anything as their business practices have upset me. I understand when some people have no where else to shop,they have to go there, but I have many choices,fortunately. I love the local quiltshops(LQS) and the extra you might pay certainly is returned in the personal attention and knowledgeable sales. I share ideas for projects with the LQS staff and they help me with all kinds of things, not just on the things they sell. I go to JoAnn for their sales on thread or other supplies that I can't get at the LQS. I don't like the quality of fabric at JoAnn at all. I guess I am spoiled but the quality is key. Even the fusible web I bought yesterday at 50% off was of a lesser quality than at Hancock. The simple rule of you get what you pay for applies.
judee