Stash building
#4
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Chapel Hill NC
Posts: 322
If its on sale at a good price...3 yds. I can always use the leftovers for backing. Otherwise, usually a yard. I used to do half yds, but invariably it wouldn't be enough when i went to use it. I'm beginning to go scrappy ala Bonnie Hunter, so i probably should go back to half yds!
#5
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,896
I'm a batik gal, so when I find something I love I do 3 yards. I used to do 2 but it has bitten me several times, afterall, there usually is no going back for batiks. Especially the multi-color ones, they go fast and are hard to match online. One thing I have started doing that has saved me is when I "stash build" while traveling, I photograph with my phone the end of the bolt. That way if I have to contact that shop again, I can say exactly what I need to purchase.
#7
Since I primarily do scrappies, I'm happy with 1/2 a yard of most fabrics. That way I can get more variety in my stash. If I really love it, I might get a yard. Now if it looks like a good backing fabric and the price is right, maybe 4 or more yards. But usually just stick with the 1/2 yds.
#8
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Yorkville, IL
Posts: 7,639
It depends on the day and my mood! If I think it will be a fantastic back I get at least 5 yards. I am starting to change the style of quilts I make...I still do a lot of scrappy '30's..I want Darlene Zimmerman to be my best friend! I seem so drawn to her quilts.
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