Hi everyone! Great question!
I rarely buy online unless something really grabs me. I have the opportunity to buy from quilt shops in Lancaster - some are pricey (current new prices), lots are discounted. I usually hit the discounted shops - they are all fabric only shops so I am doing my part to keep them in business. I only stop at Joann's anymore to get my batting with a coupon. I don't make that much an hour so I have to think how many hours I want to work to afford such and such these days. With EVERYTHING going up, it wouldn't be easy for me to justify spending $10. something a yard on fabric - even if it is my love.
I usually 'shop' my stash first, then shop at the stores if there is something or particular shade of color that I need. I will probably be working on my long list of UFO's for the rest of this year though so unless I see something I MUST have while I am out at a quilt show like the one coming up in Hershey at the end of July, I won't be making any special trips or looking online to buy 'just because'.
Hugs,