The last time I went to my LQS to buy black fabric, she only had a thin fabric, and I really didn't want to buy it but was in the middle of a project. I told her I thought a quilt store should carry a better quality fabric. When I was ready to cut into it I found out it was only 36 inches wide. After completing my project, I didn't like the black cheaper fabric, wish I hadn't bought it. I know order Michael Millers black fabric online from Ericas.com. A wonderful quality black fabric.