Rose2, that Quilter's Showcase used to be a heavier, very sturdy fabric. It was $4.99 and they often had it on sale for 50% off. $2.50 for good backing fabric was amazing. I used a lot of it. Now it's a thinner fabric. Sometimes too thin. But the prints are getting better.
Givio, I did notice some leftover fabric after cutting Clue 1 of the MMNYD mystery quilt. I had rounded up a bit when I bought it, so I thought that was why. I don't know why she wouldn't want us to cut everything at one time. A few pieces she said to "set aside for later"... so I know we'll be cutting those.