When i first started quilting and did not really know what i was doing, I found myself in Lancaster, PA and went nuts buying 2 to 3 yard pieces of what I thought was gorgeous fabric even if it was on the dark side. Now that I know better, I still have them and cannot seem to work them into any projects. I eventually will but now I only buy a 2 yard piece if it looks neutral and could possibly fit in stuff I already have. I usually get fabric for each project so my stash stays the same. I never could find a use for fat quarters or any of those jelly rolls either. I do not care for tops that have a zillion fabrics in them as it confuses the eye, so i stick to my classical patterns.