How much yardage to buy on speculation?
#21
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If I like it - I buy a yard.....
If I LOVE it - I buy 3 yards....
If I CAN'T LIVE WITH OUT.. I buy the whole bolt...
......in 2011 it seemed like i cant live without anything..
If I LOVE it - I buy 3 yards....
If I CAN'T LIVE WITH OUT.. I buy the whole bolt...
......in 2011 it seemed like i cant live without anything..
#22
I buy 2yards. Most times that is enough for me to design with. That being said I also buy for projects. I also buy because I have to have it! Usually 2 to 3 yards. But as ckcowl said buy for the way you quilt. If you think you may begin quilting larger quilts buy 2 to 3 yard pieces. If you want to increase your stash buy 1/2 to 1 yard pieces. Buy blenders that will work with 2 or more focal fabrics. Have fun! Luann
#26
This is an amazing calculator to find how much yardage you will need for various quilting things. This link is also an app for your phone. http://www.quiltersparadiseesc.com/Calculators.php
#27
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I usually buy smaller quantities and use lots of different fabrics, just because it's fun. So if I like it I buy 1/2 or 1 yard. For border fabric I buy 3 yards, or for background. I hardly ever use only one background fabric. Then I just pull out everything in the colors for the current project and cull until there's about twice as much as I need, and then cut. When the last piece of a fabric gets used, we hold a small ceremony,
#28
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I like to buy 3 yards, or 6 yards. 3 yards does : borders and bit for accent, long sleeve shirt, pants, long skirt. 6 yards does: backing, dress, curtain. If it is a cowprint then I get the whole bolt! Also buy full bolts, of sale fabric, for scrap quilt backs!!
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