The only precuts I've purchased have been jelly rolls on sale. I find that they can be a very useful precut. I've received a good number of fq's as gifts or trades but but find them generally too small to be of much use. I also get remnants when they are a fabric I feel sure I'm going to wish I had, if they are at least 1/2 yard to a yard. In general I buy a yard of any fabric I like. If I really like it I may get 2 or 3 yards, especially if it would work well as a backing.