How much to buy?
09-10-2013, 05:27 AM
#31
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One of the national quilt ladies, can't remember which one, said "1 yard if you like it, 3 if you love it, 6 if you can't live without it". Doesn't seem to matter how big my stash is, I still need something else when I get ready to make a quilt.
09-10-2013, 06:18 AM
#33
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I am a fairly new quilter...I am a long time crafter though...and I know how easily trying to build a stash of anything can get out of hand both space and money wise. I make myself stick to fat quarters unless I have a project in mind. I pick up a few coordinating colors of a line. If I run across an excellent clearance sale I pick up yardage. I figure that there will always be fabric that I just think I have to have or fall in love with and out of sight, out of mind,lol.
09-10-2013, 06:51 AM
#34
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General purchases, I usually buy 2-3 yards, unless it really calls to me and I can afford more.
09-10-2013, 07:14 AM
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For me it all depends. Once a month I try to limit my spending to $50. Includes estate sales. If I don't spend that, I put it into a stash for the next month. I'm saving for whatever. I don't know. Waiting for some batting to come on sale. My list always includes a couple yards of fabric (minimum) couple spools of thread and maybe a new notion. Always make sure I've got the appropriate coupons also. This week I will be looking for some black and a color. If there is a 1/2-1/4 yd left on the bolt, I take it and the bolt board. I just wrap the fabric back on it after I wash it.
09-10-2013, 07:58 AM
#36
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I buy nothing less than 3 yards. If it is something I just gotta have I will get 5 to 6 yards. I was teaching a gentleman to quilt not long ago & he was just buying 1 yard at a time. I informed him that he should buy no less than 2 yards & he didn't think so. WELL, long story short, he now buys 2 to 3 yards & sometimes more. LOL
09-10-2013, 09:17 PM
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Thanks again for all the comments. I can see that I am gonna have to set up an allowance and stick to it and if that doesn't work I will bring hubby to the fabric shop to make sure I stay on track. LOL 
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