we lost the fabric depts here in northern calif over the last couple of years. some have cut it entirely and some have gone to precuts. it is a shame because the majority of the stuff they have now is not very good fabric.
the other thing they have done here is to go to the superstore. what a shame, seems that they have cheapened up almost all their products. also, the selection is reduced. used to shop walmart all the time. now i go maybe once a month.