I never shop in WalMart for anything, but friends tell me their fabrics are very poor quality. Since I started shopping in LQSs, I don't even buy fabrics at Joann's anymore, except for Kona solids. There is just such a huge difference in the feel of the fabrics from the LQS to Joann's that I feel the extra money is worth it, especially since I am making something I hope will last a very long time.