I am making a queen quilt and found the perfect fabric for the backing. BUT, I have to piece it. Since it is directional fabric, I have to buy extra to accomodate for that. Problem is, the fabric comes in 8 yds on the bolt and I need at least 10 yds. because I need 3 "strips" to get it wide enough. So in order to get enough for the 3 strips (which will give me extra on the width, I will have to order 16 yds, meaning I will get 2 - 8 yd bolts.
Oh well, that will give me a lot extra with which to make another quilt so it's not really a big deal EXCEPT to my husband... he thinks I am wasting my money. Sometimes men just don't get it.... ha ha ha
He would not hesitate to do it this way if he were ordering fabric to upholster seats for one of his old cars.