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tucsonquilter 10-23-2010 06:59 AM

You just love the material but have no idea what you are going to make? I need suggestions. Do you buy a yard? 2 yards? Help!

And thank you in advance for your replys.

quiltsRfun 10-23-2010 07:11 AM

At least a yard - maybe two - depending on where it might go in the quilt. If it could be focus fabric or borders then two yards. I tend to make smaller quilts so this usually works for me.

littlehud 10-23-2010 07:17 AM

I buy three or four if I'm really in love with it. I'll find a quilt to use it in.

luv-e 10-23-2010 07:37 AM

I agree with everyone so far. If I love it, it will be focus fabric and I buy 3-4yds. More if it is on sale.hehehehehe

bizybess 10-23-2010 07:38 AM

I buy at least three yards so that if I decide to use for a border there will be enough for that and some for the body of the quilt. But take my advise, if you want length of fabric borders cut them first and then use what's left in your quilt.

Scissor Queen 10-23-2010 07:40 AM

Well, from the looks of it I buy either 2 or 3 yards at least and sometimes more. I just organized my stash and got it all put away and those are the biggest stacks.

StitchinJoy 10-23-2010 07:40 AM

If I think it's possible borders or backing and it's on sale, I buy 2 yds, or 4yds, or 6, or 9, or sometimes a bolt!

Mattee 10-23-2010 07:42 AM

I often buy three, especially if it would work well as a border.

np3 10-23-2010 08:28 AM

I will buy three yards of the "favorite" and 1-2 yards of the companion fabrics. I love collections.

dellareya 10-23-2010 08:44 AM

It all depends on how close it is to pay day and sales. Pay day in our house is only once a month and some months get mighty long.


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