I usually purchase fabrics on sale if I can. But that being said, when you are planning a quilt there is always something that you need. Currently I try not to exceed $10US per yard but recently I was short some white on white for a project (which I had purchased online for ~$7) and paid over $10 py for the 4 yards (ouch). As prices go up, I may have to re-adjust my thinking. I have already seen in many LAQ shops large price increases.