I don't feel you're being a snob. My dad always said "You get what you pay for." I believe him whole heartedly. There are rare times when you pay a lot and still get crap, but for the most part he was right with regards to that.
A friend made a rag quilt with material from a local chain and some of it has torn apart! I'm sure my children have been rougher than what her child was. You need to look for quality. You knew it and you were trying to accommodate your daughter. You can always get what you want, maybe just a little less of it, instead of the whole bolt!!! My guess is you already have a stash at home you can use to fill in any additional material you may need.