As for kits I've boughten 1 in my life and once I started it the recipent decided she wanted a larger quilt so I added fabrics from my stash that complimented it but then I was left with what to do for the border. Luckily I was able to find a couple fat qtrs. As for pre-cuts and kits I'd rather used from my stash. This way I can make it the colors/fabrics I want and make it my own instead of just like 1,000 others looking the same.