I think that Walmart is starting to realize that they've blown it, especially by removing fabric from stores in rural communities. We here in Crawfordville, a rural community about 30 miles south of Tallahassee, just heard from our local Walmart that the fabric department is going to remain. They have even added a complete row of fabric, and are getting new bolts every day.
Their was a loud outcry here when it looked like the fabric department was leaving. Many of us called Walmart Corporate to complain. I also heard that in Perry, another rural community about 50 miles to the east of Tallahassee, they had lost their fabric department but resurrected it recently.
So bottom line: I recommend that you sign the petition, and become a squeaky wheel. You just might make a difference and find fabric next time you go shopping. Good luck!!