I have found yardage to be cheaper. If you plan on using strips to sew with, I would recommend a Shape Cut Ruler. It cuts strips easily and this way, you can buy yardage and make your own pre-cuts if you wish. To be honest, I never buy pre-cuts, I always buy yardage. Except for one time, I bought some pre-cuts and they were crooked. Since, I have a Shape Cut Ruler, I can cut my own strips quickly and easily.