We recently had a quilter in our group pass away. At her husband's request we took quilts that were unfinished to finish them. We had a very difficult time trying to match the fabrics because she did shop in several quilting stores. We found out that she would only buy a half to a yard at a time. My personal preference is to purchase 2 at a time. I usually only make lap and throws. But if I thinking of anything larger I go 3 or 4. Hope this helps.

I buy2 yards. Anytime I am "just looking" I buy a yard. Hancocks Fabrics Always have sales Thur. thru Sun.Usually 30% off, but sometimes %50%

I just bought a bolt at JoAnn's for backing a queen sized quilt and there was 8 yards on the bolt. Soooo - I had to buy an additional 3 yards off another bolt (I need 3 3-yard cuts). Bought the bolt because I had a 50% off coupon for 1 continuous cut plus I had my 10% ASG VIP card. Couldn't NOT buy the whole bolt. I can always use the extra 2 yards - it was a white-on-white.

Same here. One time of running all over (including the net) to find a fabric for a quilt I had already started was enough for me. If it one I absolutly love, I will buy 3 yards. If it is close to the end of the bolt, I will buy the whole thing. Can't leave one little piece there to be lonely :oops:

I think it might depend on the manufacturer. Some are 12, some are 15, and some might be more.

me too. i make oversized queens and i want 9 yds for the back - 3 lengths of 3 yards for approximately 96" square quilts (you need extra on the sides for the frame). if i plan to match border, i add in the width i'll need. sooo, if i looove it, i get 9 yards, in case i use it for a backing. i can always use it in the front of something else. just did that yesterday.

I also heard that 3 yards is what you need.

just guessing 15 yards?

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the 2 lqs i use will give you either 10% or 20% off if you finish the bolt. so if its close to the end i always finish it off. especially if it is a neutral i can use anywhere.