DD and I was at Joanns last Sat. and I saw several fabrics Wal Mart use to sell. Same quality, they did have some very thin fabrics. Higher prices too.
I have bought fabrics from connecting threads that is very thick and heavy compared to LQS, Wal Mart, Joanns and Hobby Lobby. I would buy from any time. I don't care where the fabrics are made, nor where they sell them from. We also went to LQS close to us and the prices are outrageous. We had a 20% off coupon on total sale and I had gift cards for Joanns. We only bought fabrics on sale and on clearance at LQS. I see no sense in throwing money away to keep a high priced place in business. I have three times more fabrics then I will ever be able to sew up, no more buying for me.