I recently shopped at a QS, only because I had to take my machine in for service & my friend works there. From there, I went to Hobby Lobby for the first time, I was not too impressed & they were a little more expensive than Joann's. I am usually a Joann's shopper but the point I'm trying to make is that I saw some of the SAME material in all 3 places as well as WalMart which I had been to a few days ago! Of the 4 stores, Joann's was the best price. When I do go to the QS that my friend is at, I only buy on sale or remnants on sale. I have gotten some great 'buys'! But I see no reason to pay $8.99/yd for the same thing I can get at Joann's for $3-4.99/yd! On my last visit to Walmart, I was disappointed in their fabrics & the saleswoman said she thought they were going to get rid of the dept. Our Hancock's went out of business years ago & I really miss them. I don't like buying online because the colors aren't true. I also got 'burned' from one company when I bought a large amount of fabric based on 45" as they told me. After removing selvedges, it was 41" & I was short about 3" for a special quilt for my DH & had to 'patch' it on the back! So, they're not leaving us quilters & sewers much of a choice. Is it a conspiracy? :?: Also our LQS has a bad rep for being rude & discourteous which I found to be true. :cry: