Per cotton prices, just to clarify: Manufactured goods have a timeline. This is different from food products where the current crop shows up quickly in the stores if it is being purchased fresh- produce, dairy & meat for example. Mfg' s are different. The gas we're pumping now reflects the price crude oil was months ago when it was bought and sent to the refineries. Same with cotton, the crop being harvested now is months away from its first appearance in the stores in the form of fabric. Concerning the quality of fabric lines- I'm one of those who never buys by the company or designer. I just buy what I'm looking for by type, color and value- then I consider the feel and the quality. My apologies to any designers who may be offended, I just don't buy things that way.