I do my very best to buy all of the fabric I purchase as local LQS stores because I believe in small business and I like to purchase quality items. I am a careful shopper and I pay attention to sales in these stores. I try not to go to big box stores and I know I pay a few cents more on items but I enjoy being called by name and asked it I need help or suggestions. I get great advice for which I am thankful-my own ideas can use refinement sometimes. I am saddened when local businesses can't make it.