I'm afraid with from $12.99-$16.99 a yard fabric, this is the wave of the future. We have two quilt shops left in my immediate area. The one closest to me closed in July. Truly, how many can afford that kind of price for ONE yard???? The sales online are often times high quality fabric for half that price. I don't think it is possible for us to keep up with the prices at the LQS like that anymore, at least it isn't for me.