In buying fabric: I will buy a fat quarter bundle and then a couple of the fabrics I like, I will buy a few yards of each. Or I will buy a layer cake and a couple of different yards of fabric from the line. I can't just buy one piece of fabric because I think I won't be able to match it, so I buy charms, jelly rolls, etc., and some yardage that I know I'll need for sashing and/or borders. I pretty much buy part of a fabric line, so I have fabrics that match. I have never made a scrappy quilt yet.