I buy from my LQS when I can. I do buy on line because many times it is cheaper. I guess I buy half at LQS and half on line. The economy isn't good and with everything going up and not our wages it is hard. With fuel oil prices this winter I have to be more careful as I'm retired also. I love to quilt but I'm not buy as much as I did last year. Sure hope this all turns around soon, not just for us but everyone that has lost a job and losing their homes, cars etc. It a sad state of affairs. Right on about the government!