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Stash-building with quarter-yards ... "fat" or "skinny"?

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Old 03-02-2011, 03:29 PM
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Yes... fat usually will be more servicable if you are using blocks or larger templates. The 9" width can be a little short so I too prefer 1/2 yards at least. I'm learning to buy a little "extra" though rather than not have enough for a project. Alot of online sales of fabric require minimum of a yard and that's not a bad thing either! If you have something specific in mind for the fabric, then go with whatever gives you the best cuts in your design.
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Old 03-02-2011, 04:15 PM
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skinnies, or halfs.
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Old 03-02-2011, 04:41 PM
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both...I like the strips x w.o.f. and I like the fats for appliques, etc. :)
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Old 03-02-2011, 04:52 PM
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FATS... but I too prefer 1/2 yard minimums. If I have the money and it is really something I like, a yard minimum. I do prefer yards and yards, miles and miles better though.
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Old 03-02-2011, 05:06 PM
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Old 03-02-2011, 05:08 PM
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Old 03-02-2011, 05:33 PM
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I like the fat quarters more for scrappy but like to buy 1/2 yard mostly.
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Old 03-02-2011, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Prefer fat, but what I REALLY prefer is yardage....Yes....yardage....ummmm!! Thick folds of luscious fabrics...ummm....


Oh....sorry...I was beginning to drool!!! :shock:
I prefer only yardage.
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Old 03-02-2011, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by donnalynett
Originally Posted by jljack
Prefer fat, but what I REALLY prefer is yardage....Yes....yardage....ummmm!! Thick folds of luscious fabrics...ummm....


Oh....sorry...I was beginning to drool!!! :shock:
I prefer only yardage.
Do you do mostly fully coordinated quilts Donna?
I see a pattern here. No pun intended.
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Originally Posted by KimmieH
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