I have noticed in our local Wal-marts that the fabric section has been expanded. I hadn't paid much attention to it before, but it caught my eye the other day. Some of the fabric didn't feel as nice, but there were a lot of choices that I would buy if I needed it. Same as anywhere. I have had fabric from a LQS before that I was disappointed in, thought was thin, etc., though usually the fabric is more substantial. Ditto with Joann's. With prices the way they are, I definitely do not say "never" about buying at any of the stores. I look for sales, look for things I like, and feel my way through the fabrics. I was pleasantly surprised last week to find several bolts of fabric I really liked in the red tag section at Joann's. Marked at $6 a yard - and I really liked it - I was a happy camper!!