Hi, Ray...
I have a whole room full of yarn, as I am in weaving in grad school right now, and also crochet every time I sit down! I also love the Lion Brand homespun, and was very disappointed to see Walmart cutting back on their sales of yarn! And, yes, it IS more expensive in the craft and fabric stores unless you catch it on sale. Have you looked for your color on Ebay? I have bought some fantastic yarn there, and have even found specific colors I was looking for from time to time. I buy a lot of my yarns from one seller on Ebay. Their name on there is "knititems."
Hope this helps!
Patty