I have a couple of Judy Neimeyer patterns. The yardage requirements are on the back page of the pattern. Both of my patterns had many different fabrics. Raindrops had 22 colors with 8 -10 darks. I got onto
www.Hancocks-Paducah.com. it lets you see many shades of a color . Ordered a big package, gave it to DH and told him he could give it to me for Christmas. I collected fabrics for a year and a half before I was ready to start cutting and sewing. I'm slow and not in a hurry to start. I've got 3 seams to sew before the top is together. My advice is to take your time and enjoy it.