Our local quilt shop does not have the range of fabrics, concentrating more on selling quilting and sewing machines. I find it more economical to shop on-line, with more and more on-line sites offering free shipping if you purchase a certain amount. I have never encountered any problems with the quality of the fabric. Indeed, there is a quilt shop in Atlanta that features Kaffe Fassett (sp?) fabric and can find fabric that was created a few years ago. My favorite quilt shop is located in LaPlata, Maryland called Material Girls. For those ladies and their inspirational shop and fabrics, I will drive over forty-five minutes.