I frequently shop downtown LA for fabrics. The shop I most frequent is Levines on Maple. It is in the center of the fabric area. Their prices are comparable to my local quilt store but the selection is very large. Across the street from their fabric store is their store for home dec fabrics. Above this store is their discount area called The Loft. It is a jumble of all types of fabrics. The last time I was there the prices in The Loft was $1.00 per pound. You have to search but you can find treasures. Take the 110 freeway and exit on 9th street. keep going until you come to Maple and turn south. Levines has their own parking lot. The fabic area downtown is busiest on the weekends. If you can go during the week the crowds are less. Hope you have a great time and find many jewels.
Toothfairy