Originally Posted by
Mitty
I don't buy them myself, but I think they're a way of buying a small amount of a fabric in a more usable form than if you bought 1/4 yard from a bolt, since the latter would be only 9 inches wide.
Agree here. I don't buy them myself, but I've been given some before. They work well if you don't need yardage and you can "fit" more pieces in a 22"x18" piece than a 9"x45". I also think most quilters buy them simply for the stash.