So sorry to hear about your LQS. Our Hobby Lobby has a smallish fabric department and the yardage is rather expensive. Did not hear that about Joann's, but have noticed there have been new faces over the past year. Just found out this PM, from a friend's daughter who is an employee of WalMart near me, that the store is expecting to get their fabric department back in March. It has been in the works for at least 2 years, but kept getting pushed back. Also the other WalMart on the other end of town will be getting their's back also but have to wait, keeps getting pushed back. I am just so thankful to have some good options now for purchasing fabrics.