I can not buy FQ for some reason I think I need more fabric than that. I may love the fabric but the fear of FQ not being enough stop me. Am I the only one?

no problem buying them here!

Evidence: tote filled!

I think it depends on what your project is as to whether or not FQ is the way to go. They were the perfect size to build my "scrap" fabric pile from since they are small-ish. The plan was to make a small four-patch quilt from them, but that's relegated to the back burner now.

I only buy them when I HAVE to for a guild when they are used for gift exchanges, ect. I usually try to get 3 yards of a fabric I really like, so 1/4 yard is not working for me most of the time.

I seldom buy FQ's unless the quilt I am working on needs many small, different fabrics. For the price, I would rather spend a bit more for 1/2 yds.

me too

I also find that a minimum of a half yard works for me - purses, table runners, wall quilts and backings for small wall quilts. These days with a sizable stash, I buy 1 yard or above only with a specific project already planned, lol. I think I justify a half yard as O.K. to stash (i.e. not too expensive.) Also as a more contemporary style quilter, half yards work well for a full/queen size quilt using a fair number of fabrics.

I don't fear buying FQ. I believe buying yardage is cheaper. Plus buying a yard of fabric instead of a FQ allows leftover fabric to be added to my stash.

Used to always buy fat quarters (I was afraid to commit to more than that) but these days I usually buy three yards if I love it. If I don't, I buy none. I am doing the "let sleeping dogs lie" pattern and amy using fat quarters for that since it's all I need of each fabric.

I only buy FQ's if I have a particular project in mind, like a tote. I have been burned before by not buying enough and and not being able to find the fabric again.

If you want to get over your fear of buying FQs, pick up a pattern that uses them, like Yellow Brick Road or Turing 20. They are easy patterns and you'll really have fun picking out fat quarters. Then you won't be afraid any more! :-D

I should clarify, it does make more sense to me to buy them only if they're on sale. Thus far, I've been able to get all my quilting stuff for half-price with discount cards and coupons. :)

i don't buy FQs - in my area it costs more to buy FQs then to buy yardage - i guess the LQS add in the cost of their time cutting the fabric up.

i buy yardage all the time. the minimum i buy is 3 yards and the most has been a full bolt.

I love fat quarter packs. They are from one line so go together perfectly. I pick a main fabric color from the pack and buy yardage of that to add to make a quilt. I buy the 100 fat quarters for $99 every year from Keepsakes Quilting. You get one fat quarter from each fabric line they had for past year. No repeats. All top of the line fabric. Fat quarters are the perfect size for the Go die cut machine.

I collect 30's fabrics, and cant afford much, so I buy the FQ's, but sometimes I am sorry and wish I got more and its gone!

I have no problem buying them... the problem is cutting them. Just can't make myself do it!

Same here! I think I'm afraid I won't have any left over for the next project

I have the same problem. I just can't seem to cut into it, thinking I may want to use it later for something else. I did collect lots of black/white FQs, as I'll someday make a quilt with them, just don't know what pattern yet, so FQs will be good for variety.

same here, I just rethink twice buying FQs for the same reason. It has to be very prety that I buy one, and then the big dilema comes, would one or two be enough??? :(

I'm the same way. I used to buy them but couldn't bring myself to cut them because I might need more for another project later and they would be gone! So I just stopped buying them altogether.

I must not have any problem buying FQs, I have a whole chest of drawers full!! I pulled 10 pink, 10 yellow and 10 orange out of my FQs to make the Thangles Orion Star quilt. You can't even tell I pulled any out!

Yep same here, never have purchased a FQ

I just uselly buy a yard I'm given fats at retreat or as gifts but i just don't buy them.

I bought a few FQ's on sale at $0.99 each and several others at $0.79 each to make a scrappy Maple Leaf quilt. I also picked several out to make a Dresden Plate quilt (someday). At first, when I only had a few, I couldn't bring myself to cut any of them. But now I figure, if I use all of one up and can't find any more of the same fabric, I'll just find some other fabric that is equally as pretty. I have seen many that I really liked, but refused to buy at regular price.

I have a large collection of FQs. I still prefer to buy yardage.

Rather have 2-3 yds of something I like, more if it's a great neutral. :) FQ just not my thing

I love buying FQs. I try to get them when they are on sale. Like discontinued designs. Someday I will make a "Turning Twenty" or some other fun stuff.

I have no problem buting fabric, just ask my hubby!! LOL

I love fat quarters. I found one at JoAnn's the time before last I was there and bought two, gave one to my sister and kept one for myself. It looks like a Millefiori paperweight. When I was at JoAnn's the other day, all gone - didn't have any on bolts and here I am stuck with one of the most beautiful pieces of fabric I have ever seen and can't use it, because there is no more in this whole world like it! So I just sit here and stare at it. I, however, did pick up six fat quarters of tonal fabric, which they did not have on a bolt that I have had before in a fat quarter, and am saving that for special blocks that need sort of a melding of colors in the center of the block. It works beautiful on "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too". If just anyone read the last three sentences they would think I was out to lunch. Thank God you all know exactly what I am talking about. I also bought about six yards of fabric while I was at JoAnn's this past week. I think I am at the point now where I can buy one/two yards at a time and feel comfortable enough to buy that amount without ruining it all! I've only been quilting since 1997, so I have been doing all my quilts with fat quarters. I am going to start my very first quilt with three colors and four yards for each color. Better safe than sorry~ Edie

I have thought about ordering the 100 fq from Keepsake! Good idea to order extra fabric to go with the fq for projects.

I love the quilts that are made from FQ, like Turning 20 etc. There are several books on them. You might want to try one.

Oh Dear! That is MY weakness. I can't RESIST fq's. I love scrappy quilts. I don't usually buy yardage in fabric. Just when I need my backings.

I used to buy lots of FQ but unless I know exactly what I am using them for I find a FQ just isn't enough to do most things. I ran into that yesterday with a table runner. Now I'm stuck with none of the fabric I need left.

I love to buy FQ. I always use them, scrappies, baby quilts, and the list goes on!

NO problem for me ! I usually buy yds or 1/2 yd min, but I'm still like a kid in a candy store when I see good FQ. There are a lot of good patterns & books out for using them, that should solve your "problem" !! :)

I often buy FQ when they are on sale. I have quite a stash. The only problem is I sometimes wish I had more of a fabric to use on another project.

I love FQ. If it's fabric I love I'll buy it by the yard. I make a lot of scrappy quilts so FQ work fine.

I wish I had that problem :-P

Fat quarters can be fun, but they are generally so expensive! If they are on sale or I just can't help myself, well...

No problem here. I do a lot of applique and paper piecing, and so small pieces are always used.