question for people that buy fabric by the meter instead of by the yard -

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06-04-2013, 03:34 AM

#11

QuiltE

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Location: Ontario, Canada

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Originally Posted by Anael

.........I never measured the FQ's I bought there, I should do that! Now I did: 19.5 "x 21.5", is that metric or not?.......

Anael ... Metric FQ ... 1/2 a metre would be 19.5" and the fabric width would be 43". Most here cut it at 20" for ease of measurement.

I sure notice it when a store "cheats" us with an American FQ ... seems SO small!
And yet they charge the same price as the rest who are giving a Canadian FQ!!!!

06-04-2013, 06:29 AM

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Tashana

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I grew up in metric system and my whole world got turned upside down when I moved to Canada and then to the USA. But after a few years, I conquered the unknown and now I can function in both systems. BUT when I go to Canada I get such a sticker shock when I see the prices. So, yes, meter is slightly longer than a yard, but a hell more expensive.