I went to the local JoAnn's last week and suffered sticker shock from some of their prices. I realize that prices were expected to go up, but even so I was shocked. My lqs has great selections and I go when my budget allows. I cannot afford large amounts of fabric, but let the ladies know I like to spend some money with them, and they are appreciative. If I have the choice between purchasing $$12 a yd at JoAnn or my LQS, its going to the LQS.