Around here the empolyees in Hancock and Joanne's fabric know significantly less than I do about the kinds of fabric I might want to buy. Now, they may know a lot about making prom dresses, but my stuff....clueless.

So I'd echo what Steve says. Just go to the store semi-regularly and keep checking until you find what you want.

For online tartan purchases, , well, I've bought most of it from Fraser and Kirkbright. I am a HUGE fan of Fraser and Kirkbright.