Originally Posted by ckcowl
it depends on what i plan to do with the fabric, sometimes i want the whole width of the fabric (skinny 1/4's)...sometimes i need wider-shorter pieces and fq's will work. also one of our lqs...charge ALOT more (by the yard) for fq's...it is much cheaper to buy the regular 1/4 yd piece....8.95 yd... 1/4 yd=$2.24...she charges $3.50 for fq's ($4 if batiks or flannels)
so i take that into account too.
I also look at the price. If I can get 1/4 regular yard cheaper, I will buy that. I love fat quarters, but will buy yardage if the price difference is a lot. I make charity quilts so price does matter.