NoraB

I have a general question about fabric quality. Does a fabric manufacturer create different qualities of their fabric? I'm wondering if a well-known quilt-quality fabric manufacturer makes a lesser quality fabric to sell to "chain stores" under its well-known name.

for example only: Is KONA fabric the same quality whether you purchase it at a quilt store or at Walmart? Is Northcott the same quality whether you purchase it at a quilt store or on-line?

I am in a group that makes Quilts of Valor quilts and I need to try to be as thrifty as possible in my purchases. I've tried to utilize chain store coupons and seek out the well-known fabric manufacturer names at those stores.

But, I'm wondering if there are different qualities of their fabric. Does anyone know? I do not want to purchase inferior fabric for such a great cause.

Thanks!