Just how much?
#51
Originally Posted by CompulsiveQuilter
I just looked at a block pattern I LOVE (marcia Hohn) but it's a two-color and for a queen I'd need 6 1/2 and 7 1/2 yards respectively. I can't possibly do that; I would freak at the cutting counter!
#53
I usually buy for the quilt I'm making unless it really catches my eye then I get at least 1-2 yards......umm guess I should mention I have maybe 5-6 quilts started at the moment............sigh...ok maybe its more than that...
#54
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I never buy less then 3 yards of any fabric that I really like and don't have a plan for it yet. The reason why is, when I finally decide on what I will use it for I want to be sure I have enough. I rarely use more then 3 yards in any one quilt but there has been times when 3 yards just barely made it.
Also I want you newbies to understand that if you really find a piece of fabric you truly love, you better grab it and make sure you get plenty because it doesn't last long on the shelves if it's that pretty and they don't make it all the time so chances are when you do go to make that quilt, you will not be able to find that same piece later on. This has happened to me a couple of times. I guess that's why 3 yards is now my minimum amount.
Also I want you newbies to understand that if you really find a piece of fabric you truly love, you better grab it and make sure you get plenty because it doesn't last long on the shelves if it's that pretty and they don't make it all the time so chances are when you do go to make that quilt, you will not be able to find that same piece later on. This has happened to me a couple of times. I guess that's why 3 yards is now my minimum amount.
#56
Originally Posted by jridner1
Ok I'm a collector at this point, working on becoming a begining quilter. Since I've found this wonderful site, with amazing people and ideas, I'm ready to make the jump from fat 1/4's to yardage! Just how many yards do you buy if you see a fabric you like, that is a great deal, but don't have a spacific quilt pattern in mind?
#58
Been quilting three years, have a good stash, but I figured out if you buy lights, mediums and dark fabrics of the same color class or group, you will be better able to plan a project. While buying, select your feature fabric first then coordinate it. 2 yards of each should do it. Backing is a different story.
#60
If it is something on sale that I know I will use, I get however much they have, as usually the really 'good' sale fabrics only have a couple yards left on the bolt. If I really like it and don't have a specific project in mind I'll get 1-3 yards depending on the budget that day. The only time I get less than a yard is if it's a remnant or if I'm getting a FQ to see if the fabric will actually go with the fabrics I already have set aside for a particular project.
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