Not only are fuel prices driving prices up but also many business are closing. We have less and less fabric mills but the day it seems and a lot of fabrics are now being imported which drives up prices as well.
I know its nice to have pretty fabrics, but to feed the addiction we can always use up old clothing like they did during the depression! It will at least HELP feed the addiction.
I am sorry your having a bum day. I noticed too that prices had gone up in my local Hancocks. Fabric I purchased just last month for $3.97 a yard was $5.00 Sunday.