Yes! I totally agree! I rarely if ever do a simple quilt and cannot afford to make them for gifts to various agencies, so when I can make one it has to be a challenge to me and must be of quality fabrics!
Luckily Fabric Depot in Portland, Or and Craft Warehouse in Vancouver, WA are a very do-able trip for me and FD has some of the greatest ever sales almost daily! Like 35% off every thing in the store! Then my oft mentioned cousin will come down and we make one big day of it with my daughter as driver and the best color chooser!