In Minnesota and maybe a couple of the surrounding states, there is a store called Mill End Textiles. They sell end lots, mismarks, etc., and they have a heavenly area of batiks. This store is where I fell in love with batiks. They will have a table with literally hundreds of fabrics--unfortunately they are not broken up by color--and if you dig you can find some great deals. I have gotten Jinny Beyer, lots of Benartex, RJR, and others. Also, if you are looking for a few yards, and there is a mistake in the print, they will cut it there, and then get your yardage. I have purchased fat quarters--lots of fat quarters. And their muslin--Roclon which is what is in the rest of the stores--is something like $4.00 a yard. Which means you can get it for $2.00 a yard with a coupon. I say, go for it!
Anita in Northfield, MN