I agree the prices are outrageous. I come from a small town that luckily has a Wal-mart that still has a fabric department-brief as it is but their prices are going up too. The nearest Joann's is 40 minutes away and the better Joann's is 1 1/2 hours away. So it's not just the cost o fabrics but gas to get there too. Their are a few quilt shops with 40 miles, but it's all at a distance. I sure am not adding to my stash to quickly lately!