All I can say is that I am very glad I built up a stock pile over the years when fabric was lower. I have plenty now to stitch up although I do have to purchase a bit to complete or compliment what I have. Fabric around here run from $9.50-$15.00. Yes it has increased dramatically. It's like the cost of gas! So I am really careful about shopping sales, do some online shopping with free shipping and clip coupons. I am retired so my income is fixed and I really miss just picking up a new beautiful fabric that catches my eye.