Of course I get a little extra just in case do something wrong and need it--or change my mind as to what I am goint to do with it

I think it is a rule. :)

I live rural and fabric stores are 60 to 100 miles so I do buy a little extra.

Who? Me???

When I was younger, I think I had the idea that fabric would no longer be manufactured in the New Millenium - so I stocked up big time in the 1900s.

I do. I'm guilty!
I have ran into a few patterns that the measurements were not correct so you have to add more after figuring out how much more you need.
I also do that because I live 40 miles from a decent fabric store and I really don't want to go back for it.
Also I like to get an extra quarter to 1 full yard for stash.

Isn't it wonderful how you can come up with so many projects to do while shopping then put your stash away along with your project idea? Mine usually stay stashed!

I always like to have some left over. I just love fabric.

I do!!! And if I think I can use a lot of it & can afford it, I have been known to buy a full bolt.

It is a heavenly day when it is cold out & you need fabric but do not want to get out soooooo you just raid your stash. Such a great feeling to make something that you had ALL of the stuff for.

An 80 yar old friend of mine, who hand quilts realized too late that the directions were incorrect in her 40 year old quilting book, and she didn't have enough fabric to make the queen size quilt that she promised her granddaugher. So I no longer feel guilty when I buy more fabric than I need.

always

I do....I've bought exactly how much I need and then cut it wrong and can't get more of the same and have to start all over again. Lesson learned the hard way.

i'm guilty and paying for it now. we have to downsize for health reasons. never knew before the fabric sprouted like weeds. some of it i don't even rembember buying. having a garage sale friday and hope some weed eater comes in and wacks it all out of here.

Yep, I just purchased 13 yards of a southwest fabric, and I only think I need about 6 yards to make a lap quilt for my mother in law. I'm fussy cutting.

I aways buy a bit extra.

If I like the fabric I will. Sometimes buy without a project in mind cause I like the fabric. lol.

I do, never know if you can find certain fabrics for a pattern so I always get over the amount in case.

Isn't that a rule? LOL

You GO girl! I wish I had 'peered' back at my DH. If you need something to say, repeat after me:

#1: it LEGAL. No police wanting to arrest you for your 'stash'
#2: Its cheaper than a private investigator or therapy. My DH knows where I am when he is out of town...and he WORKS out of town!
#3: Making them yourself is ALOT cheaper than paying someone else to make them for you.

I think #2 is my favorite. When I told my DH that (when I had my sewing room torn up pre- long arm), his eyes got REALLY wide! too funny!

Sounds like me. My stash really started in the late 80's when a favorite shop went out of business. All good quality and a great comfort when I look at todays prices.

I always buy extra... especially if it's something I love!

Me too

I only buy about 1 yard extra to finish my project. I never know if something will go wrong and I will need at least that much to finish it.

I do, for mistakes and any change I almost always make to the pattern.

I buy what I think I'll need plus an amount to add to my stash...the more I like the fabric, the more I add for the stash.

Guilty!

I love fabrics so I always like to buy a little extra.

I do I'm always afraid I will need more.

I do if I like it., I don't know what size quilt I will make so I like to be sure to have more than enough for a big one as a smaller quilt. I buy at least 3-5 meters if I love that particular fabric.

I DO LOL

I always buy extra, if end up not using it, daughter can for grandkids.