nanacc

You mean you can buy too much fabric??

pennycandy

The instructions are pretty vague. Some of those measurements look like they may be off. I'd use it as inspiration and draft my own pattern.

twinkie

Good question for a beginner. I haven't learned what "too much fabric" is. LOL Good luck to you.

Noiseynana

ok I didn't know you could buy too much fabric. hehehe Thats where my stash came from. hehe sure didn't mean to sound like a smarty pants just kiddin around

MaryKatherine

But buying "too much" is part of the fun and builds your stash! LOL

Edie

I usually buy 1/2 - 3/4 yd over what I need - anticipating a mistake (who, me?????????????). Then I always have a little bit left over for the next quilt or making a multi-colored binding. I cut my binding 2-1/2" and my borders I cut 4-1/2". Then I buy two or more yards (yah, the mistake thing)! But down the line, it'll all get used. I tried something different on my last quilt. I bought some charm packs - 5" and did the border in those squares. There are 42 squares per pack and I used 50 something. Turned out great. Then if there is some squares left over you can use them for something else. For what it's worth, I always buy more than I need, because I don't want to run out in the middle of a quilt and not get the same dye lot. I had that problem once - just once. Have a good day. Edie

Linda1

I have never worried about buying too much fabric. My fabric stash would prove that. lol

sassysews2

define "too much fabric" lol

sandee in mo

BerninaGirl

This is the million dollar question.

If I have a pattern, I buy an extra quarter yard more for just in case mistakes, and left overs go into a scrappy quilt.

If I am buying because I like it:
if the fabric is a neutral and on sale, I go for 3-5 yards depending on the sale
if it is something I like and I like the price 2 yards
If it is something I fell in love with and not on sale, I go with as little as a half a yard

quiltingbuddy

I agree, there's no such thing as too much fabric. If so there wouldn't be more at the store I always figure what is needed then I add what is wanted. Without stash I wouldn't have a clue what to start next. I look at it like how I cook...I see what I have in the fridge and the pantry and pull out the things I want to start with, then add to it as necessary. You'll see after you've made a few quilts, as your skills grow so does your stash. It's a win-win.