I shop @ the Bellingham JA's. I "USED" to get all my fabric there. It seems, tho, the last 5 or 6 times I have NOT found any fabric worth buying. I think they must have hired a new buyer cause most of their fabric is terrible-hand as well as patterns and colors.....(at least to me!) I have spent hours in there looking for the right fabric only to leave empty handed. There is a VAC/sewing place next to JA's that carries some lovely fabric. Be sure to check out the discount TRUNK - up to 75% off if you can hit it right. JA's is good for books, notions and BATTING! Use those coupons! We have at least 7 good LQS in Bellingham - check them out too! Many of JA's fabrics have way too much sizing in them so they feel better than reality! It really IS up to you what you will accept (and how much you want to pay for all that TIME invested in a quilt! ) JMHO enjoy your Bellingham shopping. (there is also a Tuesday Morning on the backside (different shopping mall) of JA's that carries some interesting sewing stuff REALLY cheap! Bot a pair of big brand name scissors there for $2.99 ! I paid well over $15.00 for my first pair in embroidery store.