Originally Posted by
GailG
I wanted it to be scrappy but controlled with his school colors (different reds, grays to blacks, different whites/creams) I bought so much fabric. Now I have so many pieces, I could probably make another or two quilts with that same fabric.
So why don't you? Maybe a different pattern, but similar colors.
IN answer to the original OP....if you have a fabric store around you and the ability to get out when you want, then don't worry about it--but not everyone has that luxury. Just continue as you are. If you want more fabric at cheaper prices, then begin to look seriously at thrift stores and Craig's List or ebay (and buy scraps or a "lot" of scraps).
When I'm in the states and see something I just have to have, it depends on whether it will be a blender type or a focus fabric for a quilt. I'd say between 2 and 4 yards. I use it constantly because I can't get fabrics here that I want. For example, yesterday I went to the local fabric store where I wanted to buy 10 meters of black cotton. She was out. I was told they
might have it in 2 weeks.
So consider yourselves blessed, those of you who live close to a fabric store with fabric 'in stock'.