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Old 10-20-2011, 02:46 PM
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Always, I buy more to be sure the cutter has cut right. To be sure I have enough in case I don't cut right. Or in case I change my mind about what yardage I actually need.
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Old 10-20-2011, 03:54 PM
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In every project I try to get anywhere from 1/2 yd to 1 yd.
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Old 10-20-2011, 04:05 PM
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Always in case of mistakes and I make plenty of those!
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Old 10-20-2011, 04:07 PM
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OH - are we not suppose to!!!! HE HE Of course I do.
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Old 10-20-2011, 04:26 PM
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I thought that was the rule, buy extra yardage.
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Old 10-20-2011, 04:35 PM
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I usually buy more if the price is right or I REALLY love it. I usually use more than I planned...I can always make binding and love to piece the rest into the backing. Oh..and there is ALWAYS a hungry stash!
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Old 10-20-2011, 04:56 PM
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Old 10-20-2011, 05:01 PM
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Guilty!! I never get the quilt put together right after I purchase the fabric, so if I err in cutting or decide to make the quilt larger or WHATEVER, I am sure I won't find the fabric again when I finally get to it and don't want to spend a lot of time searching the internet to find same.
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Old 10-20-2011, 05:29 PM
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I started quilting about 18 months ago. My local quilt shop has 1 day a month where the owner designs a quilt and shows how to cut, sew and put it together. She also hands out the patterns which can usually be made from 8 fat quarters. They bundle fat quarters in 8s. So that's what I did for almost a year, my husband kept peering at me every time I bought more fabric. I started buying yardage about 9 months or so ago. I was tired of never being able to make something from my stash because I had no stash.

I started out buying a couple yards here and there when it was on sale. Mostly in neutral colors or as blenders. I would add a half yard or so to the amounts I was buying for pieces I was working on. I've finally gotten to the point where I can start working from my stash. Not entirely, but every bit helps.

My husband still peers at me when I buy more fabric, but I don't think that's ever gonna change. Doesn't bother me too much either ;)

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