I don't think its necessary for cotton quilt fabric to cost so much! I've gotten to the point of using my stash fabrics and buying fabrics a Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's(only with a coupon). I cannot afford to buy from the LQS very often. Yesterday I bought 3.5 yards of fabric, it was nearly $40!
Online shop that's my favorite is
www.thousandsofbolts.com
Sharon in Texas