We have one in the area (haven't visited ALL the shop int he StL metro area) that precuts only 1/2yds (didn't ask if she'd cut a FQ). While on vacation a week ago I visited 4 shops in northern WI (Green Bay region) and 1 of them did not have FQs, only 1/2 yds, and 2 of the other 3 only had small selection of FQs.
I like doing the FQ patterns like Yellow Brick Road, wickedly easy, etc.. If I like a fabric I often buy a 1/2 yd for about $4.50 rather than a FQ for $2.75 or $3.