I haven't read the entire thread of this conversation and want to comment, even though it may be repetitive. I have never made a quilt fron a complete line of fabric. I love picking and choosing and making it work. That's part of the fun for me. I will buy any fabric I like because I like it not because it is "current". Last years style or color is fine with me if I like it! Hope my two cents helps with your decision.
peace :D
EDIT: Who doesn't love a bargain. If you could carry older end of line fabric for a cheaper price, I think there would be many happy people to see this and take advantage of it.
I do go to a store where fabric is all priced at $3.00 and it is all end of lines and older styles and yes some of the fabric is so thin I don't imagine being able to use it for anything, but lots of the fabrisc is very good quality stuff. How many people really care that it 's "last years model". We buy cars that way!
peace :D
EDIT: I would be glad to pay $6.00 per yd. for good fabric. In my local area LQS have been pricing their goods at an average of $11.00 to $13.00 per yd. for years.