I moved 6 weeks ago and was delighted that the local Walmart carries fabric but limited. Haven't found a local quilt store that is on the bus route. Some one had posted that they got Fat quarters & Pops on sale but no sale at my store. Thought it would make a cute quilt for a foster kids. Oh well, just have to keep checking. And yes, YOU DO HAVE TO examine the fabric closely. There are seconds in there and the other BIG chain store too !!!