NO, we all don't know about fabric quality as a lot of people on this board are very new quilters. I made the mistake of purchasing quite a bit of fabric from Walmart before I learned the difference in quality...and before I joined this board. That is what this board is for.....to hear different opinions from everyone, everywhere across the country about varying topics. Quality of fabric affects cutting, sewing, etc. and usually the cost of a fabric denotes quality....but not always. As mentioned, Walmart does carry some quality fabric at discounted rates. One oriental fabric at my Walmart is $3.00 less a yard than the same fabric at a "quilting" shop.