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We recently had a quilter in our group pass away. At her husband's request we took quilts that were unfinished to finish them. We had a very difficult time trying to match the fabrics because she did shop in several quilting stores. We found out that she would only buy a half to a yard at a time. My personal preference is to purchase 2 at a time. I usually only make lap and throws. But if I thinking of anything larger I go 3 or 4. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by karielt
Ok here is a question. If your in a fabric shop you fall in love with a piece of material but you have no plans for it. "How much should you buy?"
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Originally Posted by karielt
Thanks for your help ladies great advice! Does anyone know how much is on a bolt of fabric?
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Same here. One time of running all over (including the net) to find a fabric for a quilt I had already started was enough for me. If it one I absolutly love, I will buy 3 yards. If it is close to the end of the bolt, I will buy the whole thing. Can't leave one little piece there to be lonely :oops:
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Originally Posted by burnsk
Originally Posted by karielt
Thanks for your help ladies great advice! Does anyone know how much is on a bolt of fabric?
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