Yes buying Local is so important but on lines stores also have a place for some. I live in a place that does not have a quilt store or guild, We have a fabricville which is also Fabricland which are chain stores. Without online shopping I would not be able to do my quilting. I do have a wonderful quilt store by my cottage i try to go to when i am there.
I also find that I am backing my wall hangings more with muslin as it is so much cheaper and you don't see the backs of the wall hangings.
Dawn