Originally Posted by
Sewnoma
You can always just cut your own 10x10 squares from yardage. Saves a lot of money, particularly if you're making a large quilt. Plus you have absolute control of what fabrics you get; sometimes there's an "ugly" or two in the collection and that's just a waste of your money.
This is what I find, as well. The pieces I don't like usually go in swaps, but I always feel badly giving something I don't like. I usually cut my own, unless it's a great deal AND I actually love the patterns.