You are fortunate to have hit shops that have not seen the spike in prices like many of us have. Walking into our local LQS a year ago, I paid 8.95, some even 7.50 a yard. Now, it is 11.00 and 11.50. Bolts that were 8.95 have also been marked up. Which I can understand to a point. I worked in Retail, so I know how the pricing works. I will still frequent the LQS as I appreciate the great quality of fabric versus the thinner fabric I can find at the bigger retailers.