I typically buy 1 yard unless it's something I love or is a basic color at a good price then I buy 2-3 yrds. If it's not on sale or no coupon available I won't buy it no matter how much I love it. I wait for those sales to buy all my fabric. I've been sewing for a few years but just started quilting so my eyes have been opened to color!! I'm having a ball buying and looking at fabrics!