Here in UK we are paying over £10 to £12 per metre (approx. $16 to $20). So we get a couple of inches more, but it is still very expensive, considering a number of quilt shops have closed to save on overheads and are selling on ebay, and with the increased postal charges, the latest fabrics are becoming a luxury. I look for sale and special offers now, as I refuse to pay these prices. I have actually been able to purchase fabric from USA which, even with the shipping, has worked out cheaper. I know cotton prices have risen, but there is a limit to what people will pay.