how many yds of a fabric do you buy, impulse buy?

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07-10-2010, 08:37 AM

#11

sewcrafty

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Originally Posted by amma

3+ yards for me... otherwise 1-2yds :D:D:D

Same here!! :thumbup: If its a material that I can visualize blocks and border with, 3 yds.

07-10-2010, 09:19 AM

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C.Cal Quilt Girl

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3 yards... all leftovers are stash :)

07-10-2010, 09:21 AM

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donnajean

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When it't the main fabric for a quilt, I try to get 3 yards.

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Originally Posted by daniellern76

When you see a fabric that you really like, but don't have a specific project for yet, how much do you buy? (just an average priced fabric, no big bargain..) Recently I have found a few fabrics that I love, and bought like 2 or 2.5 yards. Then afterward I think, what if I pick a project that requires 3 or 5 yards? I would be really bummed to buy too little, but can't buy tons of all the ones I love! I'd have to move into a cardboard box under the bridge!

07-10-2010, 09:30 AM

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LovingIzabella

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I try to go for 3 yards unless I can visualize it as a backing then I go 6.
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07-10-2010, 09:32 AM

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Eddie

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If I really, REALLY like it, then I'll get 5-6 yards. If I just really like it, then 3 yards. If I just like it, then 1 yard. I've gotten to where I don't buy less than a yard of anything.

07-10-2010, 09:36 AM

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patricej

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i use the Eddie system. :lol:

07-10-2010, 09:43 AM

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wvdek

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Just depends on the fabric, if I have the extra money, and I am to the point where I ask myself if I really need it or will it sit and look pretty.

07-10-2010, 09:51 AM

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fabric_fancy

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i buy 3 yards or more depending on how much i love it and the price.

07-10-2010, 10:05 AM

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Jim's Gem

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3 yards, unless it is a really really good buy, great fabric and I really love it and then I will buy the rest of the bolt!!!

07-10-2010, 10:22 AM

#20

debbieumphress

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What's with the 3 yards? GUess you have patterns you do that you know take that much. I usually buy 2-3 if on sale and at least one yard if not just so I have some. Then again, the fabric I am selling on here comes in 1 yd, 1-1/2 yd and 2 yds pieces mostly. SO guess that's my answer...and I'm stickin' to it. LOL