Originally Posted by Rachelcb80
I have troubles with this. I know a fabric line won't be around but for one, maybe two seasons and then it's gone. So if I love it I know I should buy it, but I can never decide how much I'm supposed to buy when I have no project in mind. I'm sure as I become a more experienced quilter I will understand what I typically need for different projects. I just don't have that knowledge yet! :)
Hey Rachelcb80, I recommend a book entitled "All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool" by Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, Alex Anderson, and Liz Aneloski. C & T Publishing. It is a very handy reference tool to give you yardages, block sizes, etc. It's handy when you want to design your own quilt and need calculations.... that being said, memorize your bed quilt size, and other sizes you like to quilt. I walked into my LQS when they were having a sale, I spotted the blue & yellow fabrics that I fell in love with. I knew I wanted to make a wallhanging out of them, but didn't know exactly what yet. I bought 16 different fabrics from this line, enough for any pattern- 3 yds total for quilt top, and likewise I bought 2yds for the backing. If you memorize a few 'key' sizes and yardage amounts necessary, you can take advantage of sales or special fabric lines and get the right yardage for any project. I also knew I needed 9 yds total for a bed sized quilt top and 8.5 yds for backing for my bed.
Hope this helps!
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna