Two Fat Quarters vs . . .

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03-17-2018, 09:25 AM

yobrosew

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Two Fat Quarters vs . . .

. . . a half yard. Same amount or one more?

03-17-2018, 09:30 AM

bkay

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There are the same number of square inches of fabric in 2 fat quarters as there are in a 1/2 yard.

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03-17-2018, 09:34 AM

Tartan

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It should be the same amount but if you need WOF, go with the 1/2 yd.

03-17-2018, 09:40 AM

Cari-in-Oly

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My LQS charges $3.50 for a FQ. Since the yardage may be as low as $7.99yd, I always check to see which will be cheaper.

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03-17-2018, 10:16 AM

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It’s the same yardage, but sometimes you get more cuts from the wof half yard.

03-17-2018, 11:47 AM

yobrosew

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Thank you Everyone!

03-17-2018, 01:42 PM

luvspaper

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depends on what you want to use it for..... But I agree that FQs can sometimes be way overpriced compared to WOF.... I only buy them on sale now. I used to go to a LQS in Houston that would have sales of FQs twice a year and it was worth it to build a stash....now not so much with the cost...

03-17-2018, 04:46 PM

Jingle

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I never buy fat quarters or any precuts.

03-17-2018, 05:30 PM

Jo Anne B.

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My friend gave me a great idea, when traveling and you get to visit a Fabric store, buy an "I Spy" fat quarter.
You help patronize the store and you get to build your I Spy stash!