I went to a Ricky Tims lecture and he is from small town America and he supports his local quilt shops and suggested we all do the same. He also understands that some people can only purchase fabric from discount stores and he said the important thing is to do what you love "QUILT".
I for one have seen so many beautiful old quilts that were made from every frabric available. I was fortunate enough to help put blocks together into a pattern for 5 queen size quilts from old donated fabrics from clothes. I will post some of the photos. I love quilting and will use what is needed to keep on quilting and suggest everyone do the same.