At my WalMart, the $4.40 per yd. stuff has went up to over $8.00 yd.! Their fat quarters, which are of inferior quality which is obvious just by touching, are $1.25 each. I talked to one of the ladies in the department about this and learned that when they remodel in a couple of years, they will remodel the fabric dept. right out the door. The lady also told me that their fabric dept. made a lot of profit but the new manager didn't see where it was necessary....especially since they had to hire someone to be in that dept. all the time to cut. They will still have a "craft" department but will not carry anything that requires a minimum wage employee to be there at all times... :(
I really appreciate my LQS even more as I can get everything I need for quilting right there. And while their prices have risen (what hasn't), I can get quality fabric for under $6 yd. :D :D