[quote=weezie][quote=lneal]
Originally Posted by weezie
I've also made several quilts where I end up with exactly the right number of blocks and absolutely no fabric left over to allow for error. If I needed just one more block, I'd have been in trouble and very upset. I always buy fabric when I'm in the mood and usually have it for years before I use it, so there is no way I can go buy more of the same if I run short. I must like living on the edge ... in my quilting world.
This is how I purchase most of my fabric too. I save up for the local Shop Hop (which isn't very local and crosses state borders!) and usually buy a lot of half yard and one-yard cuts at that time. By the time I get around to using it, it's usually been cut up and used for several projects. Hence the reason most of my quilts are scrappy ones. :wink:
I do admit I'll buy quite a few yards when one of my LQS has their flat folds on sale for a $1.99. Heck, I can't beat that so I tend to buy lots for plans for backings later. I just love a good sale! :!: