How much fabric do you buy?

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12-01-2011, 03:13 PM

#51

Becky Crafts

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I'm on a fixed budget, so I get 1-2 yards most of the time unless the price is really low. Most of my quilts are scrappy though. Bits of this and that.

12-01-2011, 03:29 PM

#52

nhweaver

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I buy 2 yards if I like it, but much more if it really talks to me. I like to have a group of 6 yard fabric to back a future quilt.

12-01-2011, 04:40 PM

#53

hperttula123

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I started out buying 1 yard at a time, but then I was so afraid to use it because I only had a yard of it. Now, I buy as much as I can. Usually 5 yards and up of it.

12-01-2011, 04:42 PM

#54

MamaO2011

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I started off buying 1-2 yards. But on Black Friday at JoAnn I was getting 4-6 yards. Thankfully my husband just helps
carry in the bags and helps put it away. He is a good sport.

12-01-2011, 05:51 PM

#55

alikat110

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Depends on my bank account....

12-01-2011, 06:24 PM

#56

clsurz

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2 yds to full bolt

12-01-2011, 06:26 PM

#57

BETTY62

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3 to 4 yrds. I can always find something to make with the extra fabric or find someone who wants to do a swap.

12-01-2011, 06:28 PM

#58

almostfree

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This is a great question! I learned something again from all of you!

12-01-2011, 06:39 PM

#59

valsma

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More than I usally need. If it is something I think I will use as a focus fabric then 2-3 yards, if for an accent fabric a yard/yard and a half. If I think it would make a better backing fabric and it is cheap, lots!

12-01-2011, 06:42 PM

#60

hockeymom444

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jaciqltznok

I vote for this one!!! If it is great background fabric, like a white on white I get no less than 4 yards..if it is really cheap and would be good for backing then it is 8-10 yards.

I would agree with this one too!