Peckish-the owner of your LQS sounds like a dynamo-but she too will burn out, unfortunately.
Speaking of Walmart fabric selection- it is not what it used to be...quality wise.....I walk thru,look, keep walking...the closest LQS is about 15 miles away,I will stop by when in area, but not often enough to help them stay open, and I'm sure one day it will have the "store closing sign" in window....owners are getting up in age....and unlike big business there is no board to seek or choose a new CEO!
its true, the cost of fabric has risen, but look around-cars, houses,sewing machines,groceries,medical, it goes on & on!