I was so happy when WalMart began bringing back fabric to many of its stores making fabric more readily available in areas that may not have a LQS. Although prices have gone up, much of it is more affordable; not everyone can afford quilt shop prices. I put messages on the web-sites of our local WalMarts that brought back fabric, thanking them for doing so, and stating why it was important to many who sew and quilt. Although I continue to purchase much of my fabric from my LQS, not every quilt is an heirloom, and WalMart does carry some nicer cotton fabric that is just right for some projects. I'm happy to have another fabric source! Let's be sure to let WalMart know we appreciate them bringing back fabric to many of their stores! Their help is often spread thin and may have no experience with sewing or quilting, but I thank them too for carrying fabric, and usually find they respond well to a kind word.