Originally Posted by
deedum
Buy one yard if you like, 2 yards if you really like it, and 3 or more if you love it!
That is a good rule to follow. For me, if the price is right and the piece could work as backing, I get a minimum of 5 yards. Alas, my (as you call it) lovely stash is full up and I cannot go on shopping excursions unless I use up some.
Because of that, I sometimes sneak in a fat quarter or two because the color tickles me. There's ALWAYS room for a FQ.