I know the cost of living in Europe is much higher, but Wow, I would have never thought the cost difference for fabric would be that much more. Is the shipping a lot too? I know on some sites here, if you spend X dollar amount, they will ship it free. Does that apply overseas too, if you buy in US? I wonder if the cost of fabric in Australia is like that? Yes, I too would prob. be a "sober" fabaholic, but mostly in remission, I'm sure.