WOW there is passion - I will add my 2 cents now and make it a $1 (which 75cents goes to the IRS he he) - Where I live & the neighboring towns WM got rid of their fabric – they still have their sewing machines and some sewing notions. When they had the fabric I know that you had to be really diligent in checking the fabric I also know that it was a hit or miss when you went in to buy, but the price was good when you got a hit. The Local fabric stores are just to pricey for my budget – I know that they are there to make the shop work and make a living – but since I don’t own a store I really don’t understand their profit nor overhead obligations – So I can’t be angry I just don’t shop their I shop on line which is a hit or miss as well. I agree 100% that what WM is saying in their email is all gray smoke – their motivation and their focus is on the bottom line the almighty $$ not the customers.