I've been searching for fabrics at my local thrift shop. It's amazing what folks will discard these days. I don't need quilting fabrics but I have been collecting dress type fabrics to make new clothes for myself as I'm an odd size with a high waist line. I've even been looking thru the draperies and curtains as most good ones are lined and if you can find a complete pair or more of the same, you can make a skirt with jacket or a dress with a short jacket. My aunt used to have all her suits made from brocade drapery fabrics and they were stunning.
We just got a new fabric store in town and though she doesn't have a lot of fabric, the prices looked to be about what they've been for the past year or two. We also just lost 2 fabric stores in nearby towns so we're still short 1 fabric store.