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I buy extra of a fabric(s) when making a quilt because sometimes I will make a mistake or decide to add an extra row or column or change the layout.
Once the main part of the top is finished, I use leftover fabric for extra borders or for a pieced back or for the binding. I may even make a cushion, small wall hanging or a fabric gift bag for the quilt to go in.... if I have enough leftovers to do it. I try to use every piece I can. Then I don't feel so guilty about buying fabric for the next quilt. The tiniest pieces that aren't used get cut into 2.5 inch squares. Smaller than that goes into a tub for to be used as filling in cat beds.