A little. After gaining more experience you will check the "feel" of the fabric more than the price. Some of those inexpensive fabrics can be VERY costly in the long run---bleeding dyes, extreme shrinkage, fuzzing up, or just not holding up well. Watch for good sales, beware of buying fabric on ebay, and purchase the best you can afford. One really good quilt is worth many cheapy ones. Purchase a color grabber and wash your fabric with it first to eliminate a lot of possible problems later.