I agree with you on the prices of fabric in stores. This is why I go on line. Have great success with Fabric.com and connectingthreads.com. Also if you buy the required amt, you get free shipping . I usually have NO problem reaching that amount. smile. I just wait til I am going to get fabric to get all the other odds and ends we all need to do what we love to do. Have only been quilting for 5 yrs (I am 81) and on my income have to find all the deals I can.