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Old 10-21-2010, 10:58 AM
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That's one of my problems too, since I'm new and my stash isn't as "filled in" as the old-timers, I never know how much to get of each, I tend to lean toward 1 to 2 yards myself, but it depends on how much money I have at the time.
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:10 AM
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I would buy three yards each of two different focus fabrics then pick out three or more blenders of 1 yd. each to go with it.
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:39 AM
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Oh, heck with it - just buy the entire bolt of each one - make sure you never run out!
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Old 10-21-2010, 11:41 AM
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I would agree that 2-3 yards would be good of each. the more yardage the best chance of having enough for a very large quilt and or fussy cutting enough blocks or shapes for a quilt.
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Old 10-21-2010, 12:01 PM
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I agree with everyone else here, at least 2-3 yards or more if you really love it! And yes, I have been known to buy an entire bolt on occasion! :oops:
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Old 10-21-2010, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jrhboxers
I would (and have) purchased 3 or 4 yards of the one that I love the most as my 'focus' fabric. Then I will pick 6-8 of the coordinating fabrics and buy a yard of each. And about 4 yards of the one that I think would be best as a backing. That usually keeps my covered on just about anything I design or pattern that I find. Although sometimes I end up switching my focus and my backing by the time I really use it.
This is what I do also, except I will get only 1/2 yd on something in the line that I don't love as much.
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Old 10-22-2010, 05:43 AM
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if money is an issue, i don't buy the fabric line for the backing. i find a cheaper co-ordinate, like muslin or a solid and use that. i use the real money for the front only. what size do you usually make? that determines the yardage. for a king, i buy 5 of the major one and two each of the others. that gives me leeway to do whatever, even though there's lots left over for stash. a king size quilt needs almost ten yards total for the backing, so that should give you an idea of what you need. remember the seam allowances and bindings.
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Old 10-22-2010, 07:01 AM
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I buy most of my fabric on line. We do have Joannes and another small fabric store and they don't carry much western fabric.
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Old 10-22-2010, 07:09 AM
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Well, if I were rich, LOTS of it, but me, probaly only a half yard!
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Old 10-22-2010, 10:59 AM
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I am on a limited income so I buy 1/2 yard of new fabrics I love and then I usually cut it into 2 FQs One for me and one to give away to a quilting friend.
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