yes, I agree with cojomamma, fabric isn't as pretty as it used to be. I don't buy much either anymore prefering to "make due". Now is the time to use the stash that I have been saving for when .... besides we are on the "puppy list" and my cousin says can't have just one need to take two so the doggie doodle budget will outshine the fabric budget for awhile. we already have three but two are retired and don't work much anymore (did minimal to begin with!). One is only brave when there is a fence between her and the cows or stands behind me after she irritates one. wanted to get a pup while aggie rose can still work and train it with her or so the thought goes.....I have drifted from fabric again so back to sewing my brothers quilt this morning.....