abt three years or more ago sister in law (owns a shop) gave me some material. It was actually heavy in feel. I went there last summer make three quilts, (still paying on) the fabric was no where near as nice as the last time. I didn't find anything in her shop as nice as the fist time re: feel, pretty colors. No I didn't tell her... lol I am still trying to get her to save me her scraps. geez, I go there and garbage dig lol./.... I know I cannot afford to make another three quilts at the price of last three, no batting yet. yikes. SSA doesn't go that far. :(