You all make good points about supporting local businesses etc. It all depends upon what I need and how far I can stretch the social security check! That time of the month has a whole different meaning these days! I love Connecting Threads, Fabric.com and Beverly's (instant 30% off for online shopping!). I do love my lqs. I have the best in the country but sometimes they get just tooo$$$ for us old fixed income people. WalMart is good. I am cautious about JoAnne's due to quality issues. Fortunately, I am good neighbors with Fabric Depot too. OMG that place is heaven at least once a month!