I absolutely would buy them if I was just starting out! I love fat quarters, and use them all the time. I have a couple hundred at least. I have plenty of regular cuts also. I do a lot of applique, and FQ's are perfect for that. The fact that some are color bundled is a plus, and with so many, I would have no problem matching groups and colors. I also have a few quilting acquaintances that I could share with!