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    Old 05-29-2010, 01:53 PM
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    If you are building stash then the fat quarters are a more usable size. I only by the precuts when I am sure what I will do with them.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 02:05 PM
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    I stopped buying smaller pieces because I found I had a load of different fabrics, but not much of any one thing. I have started buying just 2 yard pieces. I bet the pre-cut groups are great for someone who wants to get straight to the sewing.....
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    Old 05-29-2010, 02:06 PM
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    When you ladies and gentlemen buy yardage for your stash how much do you buy of each piece?

    I would like to build a stash but I'm notorious for buying fabric with no plan and then I never have enough for a project.
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    I have found that I have very little solid colors, so now I try to get them when I find a sale. 1/2 yard at least
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    Old 05-29-2010, 06:17 PM
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    Buy what you can afford on the yardage. I buy at least a yard, more if I really "like" it :lol:

    Unless a pattern that you have already picked out calls for the precuts you are better off with yardage , and even then you can make your own, take the yardage and cut it down :lol:
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    Old 05-29-2010, 07:01 PM
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    Originally Posted by mzsooz
    When you ladies and gentlemen buy yardage for your stash how much do you buy of each piece?

    I would like to build a stash but I'm notorious for buying fabric with no plan and then I never have enough for a project.
    1 yd minimums for me... If I like it 2yds, if I LOVE it 3yds+ :D:D:D
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    Old 05-29-2010, 07:03 PM
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    Building a stash is truly "addictive" -

    This is not being said to be "funny" - it is a fact for many of us.
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    Old 05-29-2010, 07:12 PM
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    I really like layer cakes and jelly rolls. I am beginning to buy packages of pre cuts more and then buying yardage as blenders to them. I like how all the fabric in one design line is all included in the pre cuts.
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    I do like to buy the little charm packs, its so fun to get alot of varity for notso much money!
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    Old 05-29-2010, 08:01 PM
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    I buy a yard if I like it. If I love it I buy at least two yards. And if it calls to me There a four or five yards. May even what is left on the bolt.
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