A couple of years ago I purchased 3 yards of fabric (very pretty stripe in red, yellow, gold, looking very Christmasy) just because I liked the colors and the design and it was 1/2 price. Still haven't used it, don't know what I would use it for. So, usually, no, I don't buy unless I know what I am using it for. But I usually buy extra to build a stash, and often shop my stash to finish a project.
eta: that's the only time I've bought just for the fabric, not a project, and since I haven't used it, probably won't buy that way again.
Last edited by Cosy; 12-29-2011 at 11:25 AM.