Originally Posted by
janRN
I make mostly scrappy quilts so I buy a lot of FQs. Some of them look like a first grader cut them. The LQS all have them neatly folded for display. I've gotten into the habit of unfolding the ones I want and checking them. I get frowns from some shop owners but I always neatly refold them. I do want what I pay for and don't expect extra whether yardage or pre-cuts.
You are so right, you wonder how they get cut so badly? Don't blame you for checking. I don't mind buying my fabric, but hate it when I'm short changed.