I shop at Joann's all the time. My quilts get blue ribbons at county fairs. Also now have three "Best of Show" awards. I also exhibit at the more sophisticated quilt shows and I appreciate the critiques provided by the judges. At last year's county fair, I exhibited a whole cloth quilt made of inexpensive muslin (top and back) - it got Best of Show. Buy what you like and more importantly, what is affordable. Bottom line: Have fun with your quilting!!