fat quarters
#11
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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I was once told that when I go into quilt shop, to purchase 1 fat quarter of the 'ugliest' fabric in the store. I thought it was unusual advise, but I started to follow it. Now, this may seem crazy, but I have made several quilts over the years, and have actually pulled in those 'ugly' fabrics (just a hint - thank goodness I only had a FQ of each!), and they have REALLY made the quilt pop! And, my ugly ducklings haven't been a huge financial burden, either ...
#14
Fat Quarters, a piece of fabric 18 x 22, are a boon to quilters. There are a ton a patterns that are Fat Quarter friendly and if you don't want to buy a whole yard of something then they are the answer. Also when you see something that you just absolutely love, but have no idea what you will do with it; then a Fat Quarter fits the bill.
#15
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern California
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There are also fabric cuts called Fat Eighths. They are a fat quarter cut into half. They measure 9" x 22"! And we haven't even mention Layer cake, Jelly rolls, Charms or Turnover !!! BEWARE, any fabric precut is more expensive then buying off the bolt.
#17
Fat quarters are quilters' candy. Irresistible, pre-cut, very usable tidbits of fabric, often purchased on impulse. Not unlike the candy bar display at grocery checkouts. They are basically a half yard cut in half.
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#19
good point. go ahead and buy that FQ---------if your ohter alternative is a whole bolt. tee hee
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 292
Our LQS will cut a fat quarter for you, not many do (Like JoAnns). There is a bin the LQS has with fat quarters in it and although they are more expensive than buying a full yard, I buy them for my GFG quilt flowers. That way I get a lot of variety at little cost. If I bought a quarter yard and cut hexies, I would still have a lot left over that would not be as useful, except for scrappy quilts. And fat quarters can also be used for scrappy quilts, if you don't have enough of your own.
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