On one hand, I see many posts saying something like "support your LQS because that's where the good quality fabrics can be purchased"

On the other hand, I'm seeing many posts saying something like "I'm not going to buy anything for a while or I'm not going to buy anything that costs more than $4 to $5 a yard"

I think many LQS will be struggling if that's the general feeling of most of the quilting population.

Speaking for myself, I'm on a much more restricted budget for my quilting hobby than I used to be. I try to use from my stash as much as possible. But.
But, when I do want to buy fabric, I will go to my LQS because if I'm going to invest in fabric, I want is to be good quality and I'm willing to save to get it.

Some of us will continue to support our local quilt store. I do a BOM and buy my fabric there. They are the ones that can help with questions. That's where I go to learn technique and new patterns. I buy some fabric at the other places, but if I want to do a nice project, I get the fabric at the LQS.

I am trying to support my local LQS's and other small businesses. It may cost me a little more and I may not be able to buy as much but I would be really sad if they went out of business and were not there when I need them.

I shop every where, just like anything else I buy. If I find a good deal, I buy it, If I find something I love, I buy it too! It is about Supply and Demand...but its also about paying ur bills and buying food for u family.....

I buy 80% of my fabric from the LQS and I only buy the other 20% somewhere else because it is generally something they do not carry. It also depends on the project, for QFK I bought a lot of fabric at Hancock's on sale and it was because they had better kids prints and a bigger selection of novelty prints. For applique its strictly LQS fabric.

I shop both my LQS and Hancocks. It just depends on what I'm looking for.

I was in a Hancock store today and ask the YOUNG lady if there was fabric with gingerbread men. AND SHE SAID!!!>>> "I don't know about the stuff in the store, I just work here"!! Definitely not personable like a LQS!! There was plenty of fabric there for $8.99ish and I could count the threads easily. I would much prefer to pay a little more per yard at a LQS for a fabric with that good "feel".

I buy wherever I can get LQS quality fabric. That means CL, online and occasionally my LQS.

I would be glad to pay $9 or $10 a yard at my LQS but they don't have any fabrics I like and have no plans to get any (despite me asking). I would also love to give them $9 a spool for thread but they are out of the neutrals and have been since last January. I try.