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Old 02-04-2012, 12:35 PM
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I agree-I love the 'deals' and the quick service
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Old 02-04-2012, 12:39 PM
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I love fat quarters. I usually get them from ebay, but occasionally other places if the price is right. Right now I have a bid up for a set of 10 fat quarters at a price of $5, so with shipping (if I win), it would be about $11.50. A while back I got 11 fat quarters for 14.00 and free shipping. I use them for smaller projects, small doll quilts, table runners, etc.
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Old 02-04-2012, 02:12 PM
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Hey, Val in Ind. Your idea of buying an extra yard and cutting it into strips and fat quarters is a neat hint. Thanks for the tip.
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Old 02-04-2012, 03:25 PM
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Love, love, love FQs! However, I've purchased only one precut stack (batiks). I often buy a half yard off the bolt and then, if I like, I can cut it into 2 FQs = a little cheaper.
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Old 02-04-2012, 05:08 PM
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I like my fat qtrs as a newbie it gives me more play room with colors. But planned larger quilts I go for yardage. My last quilt for DGS has enough yardage left over to make one for his dad using leftovers - no out of pocket expense except for the batting (purchased on sale of course).
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Old 02-04-2012, 05:56 PM
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I bought 3 packages of fat quarters 12 pieces in a package for $3.99 a package That was a good buy for me working on a quilt now using them
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Old 02-04-2012, 09:08 PM
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I don't usually buy fat quarters. I buy when on sale, and usually there is a 1/2 yd minimun. I do, however buy a lot of half yard cuts and make fat quarters out of them, but that is when I need one for guild or a swap. Before I had a stash, I did buy fat quarters for a small project here and there, but now, I don't really need to, since I have a large stash.
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Old 02-05-2012, 05:52 AM
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I use fat quarters only when I need to add variety to what I don't have in my stash. If I am trying to fussy cut, they are just a waste of fabric because in many prints, I miss more of the pattern than I cut out. Judge for yourself. The smaller the print and repeat, the more you may be able to use, and the larger the print, the more you will waste.
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Old 02-05-2012, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by EllieGirl View Post
What is the advantage of using them? How does the cost compare to fabric off the bolt? I just did a couple of baby projects using them and it made it very simple. Has anyone ever bought from Missouri Quilting?
I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Missouri Quilting. I've watched their videos on YouTube, and I think any company that puts that much attention into educating their customers (and doing it so professionally) would have excellent customer service. I haven't bought from them yet, but I will.
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Old 02-05-2012, 06:57 PM
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I like fat quarters....I do a lot of applique and its much easier to use a fat quarter for speed and convience.....I also like f/q for storing...and I also use them for my Cricut when I cut fabric....and thats my story and Iam sticking to it lol.....Trish
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