OK update-I got my CT fabrics-and they seem fine!! The colors I LOVE, and they feel really nice. I guess the test will be how they feel after I wash them. Hope I am not disappointed. The price was really good-the Mirage (Robin's egg color) was on clearance for only $2.96/yd, another Quilters Candy was $4.96 and the last was $5.96-very reasonable-with free shipping and no sales tax! I don't always pre-wash, but since I haven't used this fabric yet and I am using it with white applique, I think I would be wise to wash first. I also got a bit of thread to try. Thanks everyone for your advise and opinions! I can't wait to start this quilt, but probably won't make a start until I get back from Vanuatu in November.