In one of those "whack upside the head" moments, I realized that I hadn't been to the Sr. Center Thrift Store in several months. The little thrift store has one wall devoted to yarn and fabric. I've found a few good pieces there, including a silk piece an a lovely cotton ikat.
Anyway, sure enough, my memory was good and there on the bottom shelf were all the solids. I left there with 8 yards of solid black (really good, sturdy and well woven stuff) for $6. On top of that, I snagged a couple yards good bright red, some yellow and a very nice green. All good cotton with good texture. I'm doing the pre-wash/dry t oday so I've got fabric to "play" with tomorrow.
Sunny love those thrift stores