I always buy 1/4 yd. more than I need at Joann's because they cut with scissors, not rotary cutters, so often cut less than they should AND at an angle. Very annoying! Now that their fabric costs as much as the LQS, I don't buy fabric there much. Just go for batting and rotary cutter blades with coupons. I also buy Mettler thread at Joann.com.