Walmart just isn't the store it used to be in any department. I used to love to go to Walmart and spend lots and lots of money. Don't do it any longer. Just so disappointed in what they have. But then, I'm not happy with Joann's either and those are my choices. Good think I bought hundreds of yards of fabric when I could. I don't think I'll run out, but then I like new ones too! Walmart is missing the boat and big time. No help! No fabric! High prices. These will lead to the demise once again of the fabric department. Plus the quality is downhill!

I was in my local Walmart yesterday. The prices seem to be about $4.95-5.95 range. I talked to the lady working in the dept. and she said her manager wanted the fabric dept. back and is doing everything possible to keep it. She also said that they are very busy in the dept. Of course, they leave a sign on the cutting table to tell you where you can find someone to cut the fabric. They had some really nice new spring fabrics, good quality. I guess it depends on what you are making that might determine what fabric you choose.

There are many good books on the history of quilting. At a recent retreat I won a nice one as a door prize. It features the fabrics available during different eras, and how they were used in quilting. The history of our current quilting evolved through good times and bad, as fabric prices and availability changed. If fabric prices continue to climb, perhaps our methods, designs and fabric choices will once again evolve, exposing new trends in quilting. That won't be so bad, will it? Polyester quilts may come back, along with textures such as corduroys and linen. We'll find delightful ways of quilting thrift store clothing. I can't think of a better way to empty my closets of the now vintage clothing they contain.

lovemypts that's always good to hear and I'm all for supporting all the LQS's. I'll check out your online store!

You guys are funny. Here in Canada, Im lucky to find anything under $12.99\yd or m. Yes we get a couple extra inches if you get it by the meter but some places cut by the yard others are by the meter. if you want better quality stuff you are looking at a minimum of $15.99 and up.

Yup I almost also posted about this. Crazy! $7.95 From the same brand there are still bolts at $3.95 on the shelves.

I would love to pay $8/yard for fabric, we can spend up to $20+ a metre for fabric. I have started to buy fabric online from the States it is cheaper even including postage.

Walmart has to be really really cheap or I won't do business there. the place also gives me a big headache

We still don't have fabric back in my local Walmart and don't see it happening either as they would have to redesign the craft area.

When I visit the US I buy loads and loads of fabric and the family joke is that if I'm lost on a shopping trip they will find me in the Walmart fabric section!! Here fabric is at least €14 a yard.... Yes Walmart fabric is sometimes cheaper quality, but I still use it for certain projects, particularly with my kids classes. Horses for courses.