You mean you can buy too much fabric??;)

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.

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

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

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

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

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

define "too much fabric" lol

sandee in mo

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

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.