We have a Fabricland store where I live. In September you can buy a membership for $20.00 and during the year they have sales open only to membership, like this week, for three days there is 50% off in most of the store. I bought some fabric and nice pinking shears today. I have save quite a bit this way. On the other side of the river there is a Joann's store. I watch for sales there and don't find it too expensive that way.