I agree with Treaureit 100% with what she has to say.
I have a large stash, so I always go there first and pull what I can. If I need more fabric then I go shopping. I take the fabric I already pulled from my stash with me so I make sure everything goes together.
I also only cut what I need from my yardage.
Originally Posted by
Treasureit
I rarely buy fat quarters, but when you need 16 of them for one project...it might be cheaper than buying 1 yard of more fabrics. Can you use your fabric for as many as you can and then just buy some fats to fill in?
Also - if I am using my own fabric I just cut what I need from the end of the fabric and not make fats out of it. Many times they just want a piece or two cut from each fabric...not even using the whole FQ.