Great Information. It is difficult to put so much money into a quilt, but I do try to support my local LQS. I agree that you have to really examine the fabric and determine for yourself if it is good quality or not. I do know that as a retailer the more you buy the better the discount - a volume discount. JoAnns can afford to do that, your local LQS can't. But JoAnns can't offer you the quilting expertise.