I loved fabric before I started quilting. In fact, I decided to get into quilting as a way to use the fabric I was collecting. I was finding it at thrift stores and yard sales, and couldn't pass up such a good deal. I rarely, if ever, buy yardage from a store unless it's on sale at a great markdown or I use a good coupon. I am the clearance queen!! So I had the fabric first, then started quilting.