But buying "too much" is part of the fun and builds your stash! LOL
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But buying "too much" is part of the fun and builds your stash! LOL
marykayhopkins123.blogspot.com
I have never worried about buying too much fabric. My fabric stash would prove that. lol
define "too much fabric" lol
sandee in mo
This is the million dollar question.
If I have a pattern, I buy an extra quarter yard more for just in case mistakes, and left overs go into a scrappy quilt.
If I am buying because I like it:
if the fabric is a neutral and on sale, I go for 3-5 yards depending on the sale
if it is something I like and I like the price 2 yards
If it is something I fell in love with and not on sale, I go with as little as a half a yard
I agree, there's no such thing as too much fabric. If so there wouldn't be more at the storeI always figure what is needed then I add what is wanted. Without stash I wouldn't have a clue what to start next. I look at it like how I cook...I see what I have in the fridge and the pantry and pull out the things I want to start with, then add to it as necessary. You'll see after you've made a few quilts, as your skills grow so does your stash. It's a win-win.
If I'm just adding to my stash, I try to buy at least 2 yds. If its a neutral or black I buy 5 - 10 yds as it will never go to waste. If I'm working on a pattern I buy what they state and a yard or two more for good measure. If I find a neutral and/or black in backing fabrics I'll buy them instead as you get more for your money. I've found a sateen backing in a few colors and have been buying them as they have such a nice feel and drape to them plus you get more for your money at 108" wide.
Suz in Iowa
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I wind up buying more as a precaution ( or so I say ) in case of mistakes . For me there is no calculator that will cure me of this illness. I suppose you have to trust the pattern as to amount you need and go with it. Sorry I was no help, but that is the truth in a lot of us quilters .
TxCaRose
For this quilt , I think some fat quarters would work good, so you get a variety of shades. I would get 2 fat quarters for each of the browns and reds I want to use. or if you want to be safe , 1 yard might work for each and then you will have extra.
It's better to have too much than too little. If you have too little, it's virtually impossible to 1) find the same fabric again, and 2) if you do find it, have it be of the same dye lot.
Sue Wilson
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