I am going to throw a monkey wrench in here, I have ourchased $1.00 a yard material at Walmart and used it for quilting, it lasted and looked fine. I also go to garage sales and thrift stores to locate fabric. Recycling fabric is fun too. My theory is that if you have pay too much for it you might as well a finished product, I feel better knowing that I made something I like and saved money at the same time.
this is also my theory on canning foods.