If it is a fabric I want to use for a focus 2-3 yards. If it a accent fabric for ? then maybe 1 1/2 yards. If it is something that I really really like and I have other fabrics that will go with it and it is on sale at a good price 5 - 10 yards. I am also running out of room to store fabrics but it hasn't stopped me, maybe slowed me down but if I find a great sale.......