I went on a shop hop with my guild. I bought 8-1/2 yds of fabric. Came home and put it away. 6 months later I took it out to use it and discovered I had 8- 1/4 yd pieces. I was talking and looking at other fabric with my DD and not paying attention. I was charged for 1/2 yd pieces. I now watch them carefully when they cut and if the fabric is really crooked I insist they cut it from the shorter end.Lesson learned.