I also look for on-line sales...fabric.com has brand names on sale...they also offer free shipping on orders over $35.00...Connecting threads also has sales and often coupons so you save on shipping...Joann has some nice fabric sometimes that is $9.99 yard, but if you get their mailers you can use a 40 or 50% coupon...shop around ....however if you are starting out I see where you don`t want to spend alot of money and watch what you buy...