I have to travel some distance to buy from JAF and although I agree that you have to be careful of each fabric, I've never been really disappointined by any of their fabrics. I always wash, dry and starch before cutting.
I wouldn't buy their fat quarters. I find them very thin.
JoAnns also has a "Legacy" collection which is a step up from Keepsake which are very nice.
It would be nice to shop at LQS', but then I wouldn't be able to quilt very much with the prices.
I'm going to look into some of the web stores you girls have mentioned.
Watson