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02-24-2010, 07:32 AM

karielt

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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?"

02-24-2010, 07:38 AM

BellaBoo

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I use to buy one yard but now I buy at least 3 yards. I want enough for borders if I decide to use it for borders.

02-24-2010, 07:40 AM

MamaBear61

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I still buy one yard or metre, but what BellaBoo says makes sense as there nothing in my stash that I can use for borders on a full size quilt. I have to go out and buy that at the time

02-24-2010, 07:42 AM

Oklahoma Suzie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BellaBoo

I use to buy one yard but now I buy at least 3 yards. I want enough for borders if I decide to use it for borders.

I too buy atleast 3, if it's something I just have to have.

02-24-2010, 07:58 AM

mytwopals

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As much as you can afford, without putting yourself in serious debt. :-D

02-24-2010, 09:53 AM

karielt

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Nice lol love the answers.

02-24-2010, 09:57 AM

LovingIzabella

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Depends on if I want steak or hot dogs for dinner all week lol
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02-24-2010, 10:22 AM

shaverg

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Never less than a yard, but if I think it would be a really beautiful border than 2-3 yards.

02-24-2010, 10:25 AM

Jamie

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umm well I only buy half a yard...since most of the fabric around here is atleast $9.00 a yard. I figure I can always go back and get more..but if the fabric is reasonable and you can afford it, I would go for atleast a yard or two.