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Old 03-02-2011, 11:28 PM
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Definitely skinny.
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Old 03-03-2011, 05:07 AM
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As one who has tons of fat quarters, I would go with SKINNY.
You can use for strips, inner borders, or even borders for wallhangings.
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mostly not under 1 yard
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Fat! I wait until our LQS has her Friday the 13th sale. Any time the 13th falls on a Friday, she sells FQ for $1.33 each in lots of 13.
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I have so many fat quarters that I am not buying any at this time. If I see something I like I am buying 1 1/2 yard to 3 yard pieces. :D
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Old 03-04-2011, 06:08 AM
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I prefer 9 inch by 44 inch. Two reasons: Matching pattern and the cost.


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" )?
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Old 03-04-2011, 03:29 PM
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As an appliquer, I buy fat quarter assortments for a particular quilt.

As a quilter, if I like a fabric, & it will be the main fabric for a quilt, I never buy less than 3 yards.

If it's a sale,,, I stock up on neutrals, usually 5 yds.
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Fat is always better then skinny! lol
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Old 03-06-2011, 12:25 AM
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I've done both. Sometimes buying them skinny is cheaper.
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