Since fat quarters are generally at a less-than-regular price per yard, I suppose we can expect some inaccuracy in cuts. Some are an inch or two more (which we like) some a little less (which we notice when we are trying to get every bit of fabric into a template design cut) so maybe we should accept these as "close estimates" of what is available that we can use. End of bolt pieces, precut/returned pieces can be cut into FQ, if done in the shop. Most, I notice lately are from factory outlet precut packaging.