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10-23-2010, 09:00 AM

#11

SuziC

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Originally Posted by luv-e

I agree with everyone so far. If I love it, it will be focus fabric and I buy 3-4yds. More if it is on sale.hehehehehe

Oh YES The more the better LOL

10-23-2010, 09:57 AM

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tucsonquilter

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Thanks for all the suggestions. Sounds like I fit right in with you all. LOL

10-23-2010, 10:06 AM

#13

Aully

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I always buy minimum of 3, if I really love it I buy 5. :)

10-23-2010, 10:09 AM

#14

IrishNY

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I buy two to three yards if I think it's a focus or border print. I tend to buy a yard of something I consider a blender or accent fabric.

I have been caught wanting more of the 1 yard buys occasionally but not often enough to change my habit.

10-23-2010, 10:55 AM

#15

Maggiemay

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I usually buy a yard, but have had to rethink that because that is not really enough for a lot of my projects!

10-23-2010, 01:20 PM

#16

Iluv2quilt

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I would buy at least three yards.

10-23-2010, 01:48 PM

#17

deema

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i'll buy a meter if i just like it, 2 if i love it, 3 if i can't live without it...or as much as i can afford. lol

10-23-2010, 02:07 PM

#18

luv-e

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Originally Posted by deema

i'll buy a meter if i just like it, 2 if i love it, 3 if i can't live without it...or as much as i can afford. lol

DEEMA, I like the way you think.....hehehehe

10-23-2010, 02:16 PM

#19

sewingladydi

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I almost never buy just a yard anymore unless I know exactly what I'll use it in and absolutely know that is enough.

I've got a lot of 1 yard cuts, but when I go to use them, it's not enough. Besides, I always figure anything left over an be used in a scrap quilt or for applique.

Always more than a yard, 2 or more. If I love it, 4 or more. If it's on a good sale 5 or 6. I am so glad my husband doesn't read this!!1

10-23-2010, 03:15 PM

#20

pieces

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I usually buy 1 yard of fabric. This allows me to buy an assortment of fabrics for my scrap quilts. If its on sale and I know I can use it in several quilts, maybe 2. (?)
But I have to really like the fabric and know it will be versitile.