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Old 07-21-2010, 12:46 PM
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bearisgray
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Originally Posted by Doris Sumnicht
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.
At the LQS I go go, the FQs generally are priced higher (per yard) than the bolt fabrics.

The "regular" FQs were $2.50 and most of the fabric on the bolts was less that $10.00/yard.

I did notice on a JoAnn "FQ" label, that it said "approximate size is 18 x 22 inches"
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