I know that the prices are high now, but please don't blame the LQSs. They are just passing on their prices and trying to stay in business. I buy from Fabric Depot in Portland, when they have sales, but you don't get nearly the assistance that one gets from LQS. When the LQSs try to compete with the big guys that get whopper discounts, they just cannot, so they compete with personality and service and knowledge. As long as I am able, I will buy from my LQS. I have had a small business before and know of what I speak!