I hate putting in my time and talent on cheap fabric plus quilt shops will help if you need it, Mine even lets me use their big table to layout my quilt for sandwiching, etc. They have sales all the time and know their products. I asked a girl at JoAnee if she could figure my borders for yardage and she looked at me like I had two heads. She didnt even sew. We also have Sit and Sew twice a month and the knowledge I get at these meetings is unbelievable. Many talented people, all different projects, very inspiring, plus there is always someone there to help if you need it.