How much fabric do you buy?
#22
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Bavaria/Germany
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I usually buy fat quarters. But if it's a fabric I cannot live without, I buy one yard/meter. If it's perfect for a border, 2 yards/meters, and if it's the right quality for backing, 5 to 8 yards/meters. I do confess to be a fabricaholic!!
#27
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Missouri
Posts: 1,250
I usually buy 1 yard cuts. I make scrappy quilts so this works great adding to my stash a little at a time.
If I really, really like it and it would be versatile enough to use for borders, I may buy 2 yards.
I think it mainly depends on the type of quilts you make. Crib, lap, bedsize, scrappy, etc.
If I really, really like it and it would be versatile enough to use for borders, I may buy 2 yards.
I think it mainly depends on the type of quilts you make. Crib, lap, bedsize, scrappy, etc.
#29
I try for a combination of prints or solids that coordinate and total 7 yards for a top, or one single 7 yard piece for a back. Actually if I like the fabric, and finances permit, I will buy 2 yards of anything and everything.
#30
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: howell, Mi
Posts: 2,345
If it's a good backing fabric I usually buy 4-5 yds. I can always add the leftovers to my stash. If I just like it 1-2 yds. If I haven't spent a fortune that month 2-3 yds. If a white on white or ecru filler as much as I can afford at that particular time. My husband is always on my case to use what I have. He just doesn't get it. lol
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