BettyGee

The 8 yards was $5.00 a yard, which was just too good to turn down. I found a print yesterday at Primitive Gatherings that was absolutely gorgeous, but at $9.95 per yard and with no project in mind, sanity thank goodness, won out. Take a look at Favorite Fabrics, they have the most beautiful fabrics and a selection that seems to go on forever. Also their prices are very reasonable, personnel are terrific and they ship promptly and their shipping rates are quite reasonable.

Fabricnut

I used to go to AA with a friend and OA (Overeaters An.) so I at least know the 12 Steps. But I haven't even tried to apply the steps to my fabric addiction. HaHa Fabric is so much more fun then food or alcohol plus it lasts forever not just a day or night.

nitakhoops

I always buy 2 yards at a time of a new fabric. That way no matter what I decide to use it for there's plenty of fabric. I've never seen the sense in buying fat quarters...expensive and not much to work with! :D

ann clare

I buy a yard if I like it. Two if I love it.

quilt3311

Depends on the price. If I find a really good sale at the LQS, I've been known to come home with 6 yards, especially if I think it will make background for an applique quilt. Usually buy at least a half yard if I like the fabric.

lalaland

I usually buy 3 yds. but if the bolt is low and the fabric is inexpensive and I know it is something I could use as a backing where I would need more, I buy what's left on the bolt. And I ask for the empty bolt so I can put it back on for storing.

maryb119

I buy 3 to 5 yards, usually 4 unless my quilting buddy, the other Mary, is with me. Mary and I were co-workers and I am teaching her to quilt. We love to go on "road trips" and she is soooo bad for my checkbook!!!! I end up buying way more than I should.........

desertrose

I agree with you and always make sure to cut out your borders and focus fabrics first and use what's left. This way you won't be kicking yourself at the end when your missing 2" and can't find the fabric any more.

Happy buying & quilting
Andie :D :D :D

Butterflyblue

Depends on how much it costs. If it's less than $5, I will probably buy at least a yard. If it is regular quilt-shop price, I will probably buy half a yard or a fat quarter, if I just love it but don't have any particular project in mind. I like scrappy, so it will be used, and I don't have a huge investment.

I sort of "collect" fabrics. I would like to buy more, but realistically, I am not going to be able to make a whole big quilt out of every fabric I love, and I have limited budget and storage space. I love charm packs for this reason.

Part of the reason I like scrappy quilts is because I can use and "display" a lot of different fabrics that I like, all at the same time.

skjack

I usually buy at least 2 yards but if could be borders buy 3 if on sale may buy rest of the bolt. especially if it is a blender, batik or fusions.