I am getting ready to use some Hobby Lobby "minkee" fabric on the back of a baby quilt. I have the real minkee in my stash and comparing the two, I have to agree that the real minkee is a tighter weave and more dense. The price of the Hobby Lobby fabric was $12.99 with 30% off. When I bought my minkee from my LQS, I paid $16.99 with a %20 discount at the time. For a baby quilt for a neighbor, I will go with the cheaper fabric, but if I am making it for a family member, I probably will spend a little more money because they will hopefully hold on to it as a keepsake.