1. I can rarely afford to get a whole line, even if I really like it (never have as a matter of fact!!). I might get a charm pack. Or 2 :lol: :lol:
2. I am so so slow at choosing what I want in a quilt, I like to have stash at home to mix and match, leave laying out for a day to look at every time I pass, adjust, look again...truely, choosing fabric is painful for me..the only good pain around :lol: :lol: Therefore, I have only once in my life bought all the fabric for a quilt in one fell swoop! And I can't say I'm totally happy with the outcome, but still working on it!!
3. I love a good bargain, so I stash build one great piece at a time, usually 2-3 yard, from on sale, clearance shelves--online or reality!!
4. I do use cheap stuff for some projects, especially ones I know will be abused (beach quilt--I'm not sending $9/yd fabric to lay in the sun, damp on the sand, then thrown in the trunk and forgotten!!..Mom, what are these black spots on my quilt???)). Obligatory baby quilts that I know won't be taken care of or cherished, some stuff for myself that I know will get hard use and will get ruined no matter what (sometimes even your rags need to be pretty!!)
5. Current quests for the stash include backings, panels, and blenders. Lights are in particular short supply at my place!!
6. Price is not the end all...but I may just buy a yard of something that I must have, and surround it with other yardage I already have.
I guess it all depends on whether I'm on a "I must sew, no matter what it is" kick( you know the mind numbing chain pieced anything so you can forget what's bugging you mind set!!), or an "I must create something nice here"
I love fabric and long story short..I have a combination of everything!!