I went in to a LQS, looked at prices, left and went to Salvation Army. Found all the material I needed (clothing) to add what is to go on my wall hanging, $1.10, compared to abut $15 at the shop. They all seem to have forgotten the economy is bad. The lady at the shop was complaining that sales were terrible. Well, DUH? Her cheapest cotton bolts were $10.99. If I had to pay that, I'd have to quit buying fabric, period.