I have several quilt stores within driving distance, I usually buy my fabric from their clearance and if I need for a project I buy fat quarters or 1/2 yard if I can get away with it. most of them have great sales also. The last Fri of the month is called Fat Friday because the store will have them for $1.25. It seems the quilts I have made lately use less fabric except for backing and I buy neutrals or fabric that will go with many colors when they are on sale. I have quite a few 4-6 yard pieces and I piece the backs if I don't have enough of one fabric.