For anyone who is a true fabraholic having a stash of beautiful fabrics awaiting some future project is just part and parcel of the process, it isn't necessary to know what you have purchased the fabric for - often it isn't even the issue, it is just a case of loving the print or colour or the combinations so much that you have to take a piece or two or three home.
Here begs the question I am asked all the time, "How much should I buy?" Well, just as a guide I suggest a total of 3 to 4 metres being enough for a reasonable sized quilt, approx a single or a double or topper for a queen bed, also a reasonable amount for a wall hanging. If added to from a stash, and depending on how many colours are required, 3 to 4 metres is "safe".
Given that you may make up the top and then decide on a second purchase for borders, backing etc, once again 3 to 4 metres is a good place to start.
I love fat quarters, and the charm packs, altho I still havn't fallen for the jelly rolls. Fat quarters allows me to have some gorgeous fabrics in small amounts which suits my style of quilting which is scrappy, and applique with lots of small pieces and some unusual use of prints as background fabrics. So when I look at fabric I am looking at it as a palette of colour, texture and design.
All these principles are integral to how I sew and create.
So whether you buy a lot or a little, if you have a stash or not, don't worry just enjoy the process as a creative one, let the fabric dictate to you and you will not go wrong.
Claim yourself as a "Fabraholic" and have fun.
Roz
