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Old 02-14-2012, 05:08 AM
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I do a lot of applique' as well as piecing, so I prefer fat quarters. 22" x 18".
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Old 02-14-2012, 05:20 AM
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The chart sizes were VERY helpful, but I would like to know how MANY cuts are included in each pack... any one?
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Old 02-14-2012, 07:31 AM
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You will have to actually look at the product you are considering. There is no universal amount for number of pieces in a pre-cut bundle. With Moda they usually have 40-42 charms or layer cake pieces. FQ bundles depend on the number of prints in a collection. Other manufacturers are different, some sell charm packs of 20 pieces, or 10 layer cake sized pieces.
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Old 02-14-2012, 07:32 AM
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I mostly buy yardage and make my own!
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Old 02-14-2012, 08:15 AM
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I like fat quarters--it's a good way to get a variety of fabrics without spending a lot of money. If I really like the fabric I buy several. I did buy charm packs to make a Twister quilt. Turned out great.
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Old 02-15-2012, 05:48 AM
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Thanks NovemberBravo. i printed it on card stockand lamenated it for my sewing room.
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Finally a question I can answer!

These are all different size pre cuts. Check out www.modabakeshop.com
There is a page on weights & measurements that lists the different sizes.
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Old 02-15-2012, 05:59 AM
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Thanks for the info... some of this I was not aware of....
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Finally a question I can answer!

These are all different size pre cuts. Check out www.modabakeshop.com
There is a page on weights & measurements that lists the different sizes.
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Old 02-15-2012, 07:07 AM
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I personally like the fat quarters. I find I can cut 1 1/2" (honey bun) strips, 2 1/2" (jelly roll) strips, 5" (charm) squares or just about any size from a fat quarter. To me, it is just the most versatile.
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Old 02-15-2012, 07:15 AM
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I usually do not purchase the percuts. I have found that they are not always cut the correct size. The other reason is that you can purchase the fabric and cut them yourself for a lot less. Grant you if I see a color combination that I just have to have I will purchase precuts then. But Ijust do not purchase a lot of precuts.
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Old 02-15-2012, 07:27 AM
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I rarely buy precuts, and never have bought less than a fat quarter. I normally buy at least 1 1/2 yards, but for novelty prints will sometimes buy less. I have drawers of strips and FQs from the leftovers of my larger piece purchases.
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