Originally Posted by May in Jersey

Working on a D9P right now for DGD who is graduating high school. Top price for it with backing and batting would be at least 100 -125 bucks but I usually by my fabrics on sale locally and in Lancaster where the prices are really low so it actually is costing me about 50 dollars. That's pretty good for the size, approximatley 60 x 75, and all top quality fabrics. Could kick myself for not getting more yardage of a great 56" wide fabric at 1.99 per yard. Great backing for my kid's or charity quilts which usually are about 40 - 45 x 60 - 65.

I make a lot of scrappy quilts as gifts and as charity quilts.
I'm chair of my guild's Project Pillowcaes and I usually get the leftover pieces when we cut the cases. Only problem I have is having enough fabric for background for my scrappy quilts. I plan to get some good muslin at Joann's at 50% off, I wash it first to make sure it doesn't shrink when quilt is washed. When in the Lancaster area whites, creams and lights are always on my list to fabrics I need.

I have on occassion spent big bucks to make a special quilt for a special family member or friend. May in Jersey