After reading so many of your comments, I feel very fortunate to have a wonderful fabric shop almost in my back door. Over two yrs ago a lovely couple (86 & 85 yrs young) Mr. and Mrs. Porter started a fabric shop in Thayer Mo. They carry quite a large supply of name brand fabric for $3.99 & $4.99 a yd. Henry Glass, Studio One, Benatrex, JP on and on. I can go there and get lovely fabrics and he also carries alot of co-ordinates. A week ago he had Buggy Barn just cream with small design ( good background ) for $1.99. yd. His theory is he doesn't have to make a bundle on one piece of fabric. His profit is marginal but he is paying his bills. I applaud them one for being of their age and going into business ( he also had colon cancer this past yr) and for giving us quilters the opportunity to build our stash. If you ever make a trip to So. Mo you must visit them. Wonderful people and wonderful fabric. The name of their shop is Thayer Fabric , very original. As he says just say what it is. If any of you need info and want to make a trip, I can give you more info.