To be clear, I buy plenty of fabric at JoAnn's, but hardly ever the fat quarters except the bundled ones. I have never been disappointed by my choices. I bought a blender at WalMart because the color was perfect. After washing, it was so thin I had to back it with interfacing to use it. LQS - I would say I only buy sale items and small finishing amounts, except I am a sucker for Timeless Treasure panels. Show one of those in the right colors and it will go home with me, though I do try to shop my stash for coordinates.