I have a really hard time paying that much for fabric. I do a lot of shopping online. I just don't seem to have the time to go shopping any more. I only go to the LQS when I have to match something. There are several really good online fabric stores.
Piecework Fabrics is having a really good sale. $5.95/yard. It is all brand name quilting cotton. I have bought from them several times and always good service.
http://www.pieceworkcompany.com/
Check them out.