I don't have a big fabric stash. I barely have scraps. I buy fabric with a purpose in mind right then and there. So, when I see fabric I really, really like but have no immediate plans for it and want to stash it away... how much do I buy?!
1/2 yard, 1 yard, 10 yards?? I'm curious to hear everyones answers to this question. I've talked to other sew/quilting people and they gave me their opinion. What do you do? Reason I ask is that I've seen lots of pretty fabric choices out there and I want to get some to keep and use at a later date in some sort of project but I have no idea how much to get to be "safe".
Can you give me some insight to my question?
Thanks!!
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Jen
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My answer usually depends on how much cash I have at the time. :o) Having said that, I usually buy a yard. If I see it as a fantastic border print, 3 yards if I can afford it.
ReplyDeleteI am a fabric collector....sad, but true. I tell my quilting students that if you are just collecting 1/3 yd is a nice size for piecing and applique.
ReplyDeleteIf you can afford more...go for it!!! 2yds gives you enough for a nice border. Enjoy and shop til you drop!!! XXX Annelies
A lot of times I buy 1 jelly roll and 1.5 yards of border fabric. There are some terrific jelly roll books out there. If I do fats...I do up to 12. If I do half yards, I buy at least 6 (that is 12 fats). I think it is great you use what you buy right then, on the other hand. If I think I might like a bag or purse, I buy a total of 2 yards.
ReplyDeleteI sew/quilt a lot! I use to follow the 1/3 rule but for a "main player" type of fabric I like to buy 1/2 yards so that I have lots of options. If it is a fabric that could be a good border or good background piece I purchase 2 yards.
ReplyDeleteHahaha! Great question. I've stepped up from 1/4 yard pieces to 1/2 yard pieces. Half of the time. The other half of the time, I'll get 1 yard or more -- just depends on how much I love the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI've learned one thing though -- no matter what you decide -- It Won't Be Enough. I have a fair sized stash and it drives me crazy -- when I want to make something, I don't have the fabric that I want. How Can That Be????
I used to buy 1 yard because that would give me enough for pretty much any sort of dress for Olivia...but now that she's wearing a 6x (usually calls for 1&1/4 yards), I'm having the same problem as Thimbleanna. Who would have thought?
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