Thin fabric and cheap fabric are not always the same thing. Batiste is not cheap and is usually thin, etc. Buying for the purpose is best. I usually only buy 100 percent cotton fabric for quilt anymore too. Some 14.99 yd fabric is thin, but I don't call that cheap, and some cheaper fabrics are thick but not made well. Different process make different types of fabrics, just buy and use what you think is best for your project.