I think you're asking if you can make the quilt with skinny quarters (9"xWOF) instead of fat quarters (18"xhalf WOF). That depends on the pattern. Sometimes you can get more pieces from a FQ, other times it doesn't matter. Sometimes the cutting directions are based on using FQs, even though you could cut the same amount of pieces from a skinny quarter. Many stores, both local and online, will sell you a FQ for the same price as a skinny quarter. You might check out connecting threads online - they're one that don't charge extra for the smaller cuts.