pieces

I usually make scrap quilts so I buy 1 yard cuts of fabric.
If I think the fabric would make a good backing fabric for a crib quilt/lap I buy 1 1/2 yard cuts. If its a color that I don't use a lot I would only buy 1/2 yard cuts.

dott443

It depends on what kind of quilt's your make and if the fabric is better from piecing or backing. I make mostly children's quilts so 11/2 to 2 yards would be enought for me.

JacquelineVH

usually 1-3 yds, unless it's on sale, then I'll buy 6 yds for a backing

wendsy

Usually 1 yard now-my stash is a little too overwhelming-but 3 yds for a good backing material

Sewze

If I really really love it and it jumps off the shelf at me I buy 3 yds; once, I went back and bought another 3 yds.; What can I say, it was just calling to me. Otherwise, I buy 1-2 yds.

Tristan

If the fabric is going to be used with other fabric in the quilt top, I would buy ~1 yd. For use in a border, ~3 yds, and if I love it and a large portion of the quilt with feature it, 6 yds. I buy most of my fabric this way and decide when I dig it out of my stash how it will be used.

ksea

If I really love the fabric I buy 6-8 yds just in case, it I just love it 3 yards and if I can't envision it in something then only a yard.

Evelynquilts

I usually buy three yards also...

CraftsByRobin

Two to three yards depending on price ...

quilt3311

Depends on the price, if its a good sale and I love it will buy maybe 5 yards. Regular price--mostly just buy what I know I need for a project. Most I ever invested in was a whole bolt. But that was prepared to dye fabric and I was having a class, so bought the whole bolt.