I love fat quarters, and have been known to buy them by the dozens! When Mill End Textiles went out of business I bought a ton. S.R Harris Warehouse is a favorite, and I usually can find several that seem to call my name as I walk by. I've also experienced the "it jumped into my cart" issue. My quilting friend, whose stash is the size of a small store is downsizing, and has been giving me fabric. I used to buy 1/2 - 1 yard cuts, but found I always needed more, so now I've been buying 2 -3 yard cuts. I try to stick to FQ when I travel, but sometimes that doesn't work. I've told DH to just bury it with me.... I believe you can take it with you!!