I have heard from different sources that "famous" quilters are often sent fabric from various manufacturers to promote their fabric lines, as well as getting samples of their own fabric lines. Since I'm not that talented to be a nationally known quilt teacher or quite artistic enough to design my own line of fabric, I'll just use the same ole sources for fabric as I have always done, JoAnn's, Wal-Mart, and many online fabric shops when I can afford them and especially with the first two, I always check the quality before I buy. My Mom taught me how to pick out good quality fabric when I was fairly young, so I have always stuck with the knowledge that she gave me. Sorry, long answer to a short question.