I buy from Joanne's quite often. I am on a limited income and a student, the fabric is more affordable for me there. The coupon issue can be frustrating (everything on sale and can't use the coupon). I do have issues with them occassionally. I have two Joanne's close to me. One is about 5 minutes away and the other only about 10 minutes away. I usually go to the farther one because it is a super center and I have less problems at that store. For me, it is sometimes worth just sucking it up and going there because it means I can make more quilts then if I were to buy everything at my LQS.