I love pre-cuts and can't hardly resist them - one of the appeals is the collection and taking all the guesswork out of choosing colors so if the collection appeals to me then I must have it. I love fat quarter bundles and if you keep an eye out you can get good deals - I scan many different web sites when looking for collections so I can check prices. I tend to love Moda, Riley Blake, Free Spirit and others. That being said, if I am out shopping at my LQS - they do not have pre cuts - I will choose fabrics based on what I like - I just pick up whatever and add it to my stash. I usually don't buy for a specific quilt but like to have many fabrics on hand when I do need them.