Barring all arguments about the nature of capitalism, big business, and the state of the working poor in this country, I think we can all agree that it would blow if Wal-Mart stopped selling fabric.
Sure, in a perfect world we would all get our craft supplies, kitty litter, butter, etc. from locally owned businesses and all of our coffee, tampons, etc. would be produced completely safely (for the environment and the producers) and affordable for everyone. But we don't live in that world. And as someone who's worked for both big corporations and tiny locally owned places, I know first hand that small business owners aren't necessarily better as employers or people in general.
And as someone working in a government funded organization, and in a field that's traditionally somewhat shafted budget-wise, the idea of not having $1/yard tables is a bit daunting. If this does come to pass at the Wal-Marts near me, it will change my crafty program planning.
The internet is rife with rumors about Wal-Mart shutting down their fabric departments.
Here's Wal-Mart's feedback form. Help out a small-town seamstress, crafty teen who can't get her dad to drive her anywhere else, or librarian on a programming budget, okay?
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