what to buy?

[shorte85]

I lean towards precuts, but it all depends on the project I am working on. Pre-cuts for me makes my life easier because of the situation I am in (cutting things in yardage is and can be difficult for me a lot of times). Although I have to say that a few of the ladies at Joann are so kind that they are willing to charge me for a single cut, but cut the same fabric in smaller increments (and yes in the size that would work for me as far as what project I'm working on - ie. if I need or know that pieces I need, need to be 10" then the smallest I'd have them cut is about a couple inches bigger)... Okay I'm done gabbing my mouth now. LOL

[Sew Perfect]

I like to buy yardage mostly. On occasion, I will buy pre cuts if there is a really good deal. Otherwise, when I go to the fabric store, part of the fun is searching for my fabrics and laying them out. I like to come home and take pictures of what I've bought and I love touching the fabric, and putting it away. It's a process for me as it is for many.

[Iris Girl]

I mostly buy yardage. I do buy some precuts but usually only from MSQC when they are the deal of the day.

[dwil23]

I LOVE matching fabrics, but the precuts appeal to me because I want a little bit of it all. So, I do both. I have purchased several precuts and then matching yardage to finish and back the quilt. I also like to just start from scratch matching fabrics up. In general, it is cheaper to buy yardage, unless you want some of each of the line, then the precut is your best deal. Best place to buy? Missouri Star!

[HandsomeRyan]

I buy mostly yardage although I did just order a "layer cake" from the deal of the day here because it looked interesting. I'm not even sure what I'll make with it yet, I just thought it looked cool. I can see how using jelly rolls could certainly save some time but since I have a quilting partner (my wife) she cuts while I sew and it goes pretty fast.

We buy primarily from our local quilting store because the ladies who work there have been so friendly and helpful as we began our quilting adventures, it is close and convenient, they have a wonderful selection, and I try to support local/small businesses when possible. I have also ordered and been quite satisfied with the stuff from Missouri Star too! They are also helpful with all those amazing youtube videos and this forum full of helpful people. If I'm just fooling around and not making something 'heirloom quality' I will sometimes got to the walmart not too far from here that still sells fabric because they are cheap and I don't feel bad buying a few extra yards just to play with and test out ideas. I wouldn't use that fabric for a quilt I hoped to pass down in the family though.

[buckeyequilter]

I buy both. I buy precuts from MSQC or my LQS.

I'm thinking of taking some of the yardage I have and making some of my own. I have the AccuQuilt Go so I can do the 5" charms on that. I could do the 2 1/2" strips too but I think I want to learn to use my shape cute so I'll make the strips with that.

[CrazyMtnLady]

I mostly buy yardage because I am a poor girl and can't afford the price of the pre-cuts usually.

[Kapree]

wow you guys are so helpful! thanks for all your comments...this really helps what way my mind goes...I think I'll buy yardage...matching fabrics together sounds fun

[SallyO'Sews]

I'm kind of torn about this issue. I am a novice quilter, and the pre-cuts are WAY easier to work with, since I tend to cut things pretty wonky. Also, it's nice to be able to find fabrics that already go together. That said, the cost of someone else matching fabrics and cutting them out for me is often prohibitive, so I do try to wait until I can find a REALLY good sale/coupons, etc.

[SewCrazy4Quilts]

TBH, the only time I get a jelly roll, honey bun, layer cake, charm pack, or turnover...is when I can find a ridiculously good deal.

Other wise, for the $ you would save ($ per yardage or percentage of yardage vs actual yardage price)....I'll spend the time and cut my own.