I went to the fabric store today and only bought the piece I went in for. Well, a little more - I told her 1 1/4 yards and she cut 1 1/2. I have a soft voice so it's reasonable. It was Northcutt blackest black solid, so an extra 1/4 yard is good. I did not come home with a black floral to make my son and DIL a table runner!!!!!