I just measured a fat quarter order that I got from Joann.com (ordered it last fall), and every one of them (12 in all) were 17" to 17.5". My fault, I should have measured earlier, but still...So I am sending them a complaint about this. Maybe more members should do this to get the point across...
Dear Sirs,
After reading a comment in a quilting website about fat quarters not measuring correctly, I measured fat quarters I ordered from your website last fall. Sure enough, all 12 measured 17" to 17.5", which is 34" to 35". As you might not be aware, a yard is 36", which makes a fat qurter 18". Needless to say, I will not be buying any fat quarters from your stores or websites ever again. Fom the member comments online, this is widespread throughout your stores nationwide. What a shame, I liked you store, but now I know better. I have the choice to shop elsewhere, and I will do so.
Sincerely