I've bought whole bolts of fabric when the price was right and I knew I would use it. I have bought whole bolts of fabrics at garage or estate sales because the owner wanted to sell it that way and the price was VERY right. Most of the time it has come in useful, if only to cut sample pieces for blocks or clothes. I have only one bolt that I have not used ... an ugly green and brown ... but I will find a use for it one of these days, I'm sure.