I am fussy about fabric but will add a lesser quality to my quilt if the color is perfect. I found some of my favorites - Northcutt Artisan, Jason Zenter and Jenny Beyer for $3.99 at the quilt store today. I got out of there quickly and they are closed so the staff can go to Padukah for the next 3 days. I went in for a tumbler ruler which they had never heard of.
I am fussy about seams matching and blocks being square. I am not too fussy about thread. There are a few brands I intensely dislike, but that still leaves plenty that are acceptable.