depends on what i think i will do with it- if i think it would be good for borders- 3 yards, if i think i may want to use it in multiple projects i may get more (or less) generally when i look at fabrics i love i start seeing the possibilities - projects i may use it for- if i see a table runner- or it going with something i may only get 1/2 a yard---just depends on what i start seeing when i look (& caress) it.
