We have 5 Walmart stores where I live, 2 of which never lost their fabric department, just reduced it. Now I'm happy to say we only have one WalMart that is without a fabric department. I went on the web-site for our WalMarts that began carrying fabric again to thank the manager for doing so. The 2 stores that have begun carrying it again have a very nice, large fabric department; very impressive! They carry the cheaper fabric, but they also carry nicer fabric. It may not be quilt shop grade at $9 and $10 a yard, but then not every quilt is an heirloom. Sometimes $4 and $5 a yard fits the pocketbook better for some of our projects. I support my local quilt shop, but I am also thrilled that WalMart is carrying fabric again, and for some of my projects, I will be purchasing fabric from them.