I agree there is a difference (as a general rule) between JoAnns and LQS fabric. I am not going to say you can never find good fabric at Joanns or Walmart, but if you look at their fabric side by side with LQS fabric, the difference is pretty evident and the LQS fabric will be better quality the majority of the time. That being said, I have purchased fabric at Joanns and it served its purpose adequately (I made trivets). But whenever possible, I shop at the LQS both for quality and to support my local stores.