Using stash in place of precuts
My mind is blank as to how to use my stash instead of precuts. The precuts, for example layercakes, come in about 40 different fabrics. How do I get a similar effect on a quilt if I use my stash, but not 40 different fabrics. I want to make a simple pattern and have enough variety in blocks. Also how much yardage do I need to compensate for similar precuts. I hope I am not sounding confusing, but my mind is not clear on this. Thank you in advance.