mighty

Not big enough!!! LOL

QuiltnNan

i used to buy 1 yards. but now i buy 3. no piece is too small for a stash. after all, we take small piece of fabric and turn them into beauty, right?

Dolphyngyrl

I would say at lease 3 yards because most patterns call for over 2 yards. I would do 5 if I really like it I can use it for a border

kaelynangelfoot

You stopped drooling? I'm still drooling over that stash. Oh my, I wish I had the resources to put something like that together. I'd say at least a yard but if its on sale and you like it, buy 3-4. I've bought over 10 yards of a fabric I like because I keep coming up with new ideas I want to try with that specific print. Also, you never know if you'll be able to get more later on.

carla m

wow can you please come to my house and organize me i would love to be able to find something once in awhile.
although my hubby would think aliens stole his wife lol it would be awesome to be that organized.
carla m

nena

I always buy 2 yards. If I LOVE it I will buy more. Nothing like a year or two later you decide to use it and are short a little and can't find it anywhere.
I love the stash you posted.

Toni C

It depends on price and what it is. If its tone on tones/blenders that I can see will be great background usually 5 or more.

Boston1954

When I first started quilting I mostly bought quarter yards. In a few years I found that I had lots of variety, but not very much of any one thing. Three years ago I made a decision. 2 yards at least, unless I am in love with it, in which case it could be 3 or 4.

charsuewilson

I was buying 1 yard, but when prices went up, I started getting half yards. Then I noticed that I had been buying mostly dark colors, so I started buying 2 yards of the lighter colors. Sometimes I get larger pieces. I see the wisdom in that for borders and backing.

grammy Dwynn

I am a 2 - 3 yard person.... but as many of us have found out .... when searching in my stash ... the pattern calls for more then what I have. HUMPH Oh well, just another reason to find more fabric.