I want to know where the fabric came from /who the manufactor is for I truly believe different qualities of fabric are sold. As for books, I think the only way they would sell well is to price them lower [along w/shipping] than the half price we can pay at Jo-Anns. I like certain books but full price on them is beyond my pocketbook. For me it is the same with fabric...it would have to be priced lower than in the stores and shipping would also figure in. I like a good buy and do my homework to try to be aware of prices.