I also look at garage sales etc. I got to a point I was going to stop quilting or I had to start using fabric I could find. I am happy with my choice. I do avoid looking at all the new fabrics as I can't afford it. I also do donation quilts and also do quilting for some one else that does donation quilts, Vietnam vets and hospice, and I quilt them. I did find some one that was looking to donate very nice Moda fabric but she wanted a recipe for tax deductible and of course we can't afford to have tax exempt status.