I've only bought jelly rolls, from Connecting Threads who charges the same price as if it were yardage. It was to get the variety in the pack. And then I bought 2 or 3 of the same one. They were for a specific type of quilt. But I really like looking at yardage. I usually buy at least 1/2 yard of each fabric, more if it's a lighter color or color tht I use a lot. Plus, cutting 2.5" strips isn't that difficult.