Originally Posted by ptquilts
Also don't forget you are paying for the "fat" - if you bought a quarter yard of fabric at $9.50 divided by 4, you would be getting a 9" wide strip.
Not really.
Cut it in half: 2 pieces 18 x 44.
Now cut along the fold in the center of the fabric: 2 pieces 18x22.
Still 4 fat quarters.
Then trade with your friends.