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CarrieAnne 03-01-2011 08:34 PM

Fat!

cctx. 03-01-2011 08:58 PM

I prefer both, but if it comes to deciding on just one, it would be the fat.

plainpat 03-02-2011 02:34 AM

Same here.....but I won't pay more for a fat quarter than a skinny quarter.


Originally Posted by erstan947
I'm a scrappy quilter so it's usually does not matter:)


justlooking 03-02-2011 03:17 AM

Fat. but I really prefer yards.

plainpat 03-02-2011 03:34 AM

In my area, fat quarters are $3-4 each the last I noticed.I buy fabric on sale at 50% off.So that's way cheaper for me.I also like a skinny because I can get 3 jelly roll cuts from it.


Originally Posted by RST
If all fabric were cut perfectly straight on the grain, I would really like skinny quarters. The reality is, it's not, and when you go to square it up, you end up losing significant portions due to poor cutting by clerks. Consequently, I like fat quarters for stashing.

How is buying one's fabric in quarter yard increments more expensive? I pay the same for 4 fat quarters as I do for a yard cut. Is that not your experience?

RST


GailG 03-02-2011 04:10 AM


Originally Posted by deema
If I'm buying a 1/4yd, I want it fat for the most part. I don't usually buy less than a yard for stash building purposes, though.

Ditto

grann of 6 03-02-2011 04:49 AM


Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
When adding quarter-yard cuts to your stash, do you prefer fat quarters (18" x 22" ) or skinny (9" x 44" )?

I find the full width of the fabric work best for me, so skinny, but I prefer 1/2s.

Tinabodina 03-02-2011 04:52 AM

Fat quarters for sure - always have something left that way.

ksea 03-02-2011 05:05 AM

Fat

JuneD 03-02-2011 05:07 AM

fat :lol:


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