As I read this post I'm remembering when my sister and I first started quilting seriously in the early 70's. Everything was "matchy-matchy" and we would not buy less than 10 yards of a fabric if we really liked it because the back had to match or at least coordinate with the front. Now I buy mostly fat quarters & even use them for backs on occassion. Only if I'm working with a particular pattern do I buy more than a yard or two. I just love the scrappy look!