AndysC - My son lived in Somerville, MA, while attending Harvard. I visited him while he was there and found the most awesome store in Somerville, Sewphisticate at Twin City Plaza. I found a wall of quilting fabrics from some of the best manufacturers at 2.99 and 3.99 per yard. The patterns might be older, but if you watch the brands, you can pick up some awesome deals. Each time I went I got tons of great fabric, which is very important for our group because we donate our quilts to Quilt of Valor and other projects. So getting really good fabric at bargain prices is as good as it gets. Store is usually busy and sometimes the staff can be kind of testy--but most of them are really hard working and the deals are well worth the trip. Will miss my trips to Boston, since my son has now graduated and taken an assignment in London England (of all places). Not a cheap place for fabrics I hear! LOL Good luck and keep quilting.