What kind of "quarters" do you prefer?

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05-09-2012, 09:41 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics

What do you prefer, or find more useful?

Fat quarters (18" x 22") ?

Linear quarters (9" x 44") ?

Or the monetary kind? - Sorry, just *had* to include this choice too! :-)

IMO, generally speaking I get more fabric from a fat quarter. So many cutters are careless and I'd not even try to get a 1/4 yd WOF.

05-09-2012, 09:42 AM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by Lori S

I like the 9 X WOF best. It seems like I have more waste working with regular fat 1/4s . But there are so many patterns geared toward the traditional fat 1/4's .

How do you get your quarter of a yard to be straight when you have it cut?

05-09-2012, 09:45 AM

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Chasing Hawk

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The cat and I prefer the "quarters" that go with shots of rum.

05-09-2012, 11:00 AM

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ckcowl

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both- sometimes a fq is what is needed for what i am working on- other times a linear quarter is needed- it is totally dependant on the project at hand.

05-09-2012, 01:54 PM

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ube quilting

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I never buy fat quarters when I can get a full quarter yard for the same price. For me fat quarters are not very cost effective.
peace

05-09-2012, 03:05 PM

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susie-susie-susie

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I seem to be collecting fat quarters. I like them because I can get a large variety for not too much money. It seems the quilts I have been making lately need a large variety of fabrics. I recently made 2 quilts in 2 different classes that used almost all my leftovers. They were very scrappy.
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05-10-2012, 03:18 AM

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Fabricbug

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Depends on the project but sometimes you can get a quarter yd cut cheaper than a fat quarter. Go figure!

05-10-2012, 03:47 AM

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ILoveToQuilt

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Depends on the project I am doing which type of quarter I use. However, I actually prefer the monetary kind! :-)

05-10-2012, 04:20 AM

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QuilterMomma

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If you want me to choose, I would buy a large fat 18 x 22. Now, if I know what I need and am doing I will only by a 1/4 yard of fabric so I can get the project done because some stores only sell fabric that way.

05-10-2012, 04:48 AM

#30

cpfrog

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Yeah, depends on the project, and I agree with "auntpiggylpn" on costs...but usually I'll buy a 1/2 yard > cut it in half to make 2 FQ > use one FQ for a project and add the extra to my stash. Our guild is always doing some project that uses/trades FQ's.