Thanks to everyone---you reinforced my thinking, so off I went to Walmart tonight to pickup some black fabric. Much to my surprise, everything is on sale at 50% off.. Good for me I bought 10 pieces of fabric over 23 yards of fabric and only paid $23.00. Unfortunately, they are like so many Walmart stores and closing down their fabric department. Boohoo. Oh well there's still Joann and Hancock..
Thanks again for all your input.