There is only one LQS in my town, fabric is $16.99 and up. I'm sorry to say this but it really isn't any better than JoAnn's. I purchased several yards recently, took it home, washed and dried it. It shrank, bled and felt just as thin as JoAnn's fabric. Several LQS in my area in about a 2 hour drive have closed and last week two more announced they are closing at the end of this year. I guess with minimum wages going up, shipping costs, etc., many places not just fabric stores will be out of business.