I cringe at some of the prices I see, but it just makes me be a more creative and smarter shopper and quilter. You can still find lots of bargains, sales, good priced websites, ebay, craigslist, this board, and sales at quilt shops. Plus garage sales, resale shops, etc. I'm very lucky that there are two quilt shops nearby with fabric priced at $4, $5 and $6 a yard! I just won't pay higher than that. Well, I have, but it's rare and only for something I HAD to have! LOL