QuiltnLady1

I noticed several years ago that FQ were an expensive luxury. My LQS was selling them for $2.25 when fabric was around $8/yd. Net profit was $1/yd. You won't find any of the fabric on the bolt, either, since they only cut off the ends of the bolt.

I really did myself a disservice a while ago and calculated the price per yard of charms, layer cakes, FQ bundles and strips. We do pay for convenience there too -- probably because they feel that folks won't calculate the price of yardage when there are all those little pieces. I have to REALLY like something to pay that price.

Linnie

Won't pay that much!!!

clsurz

I have seen fat quarters as high as $5-6 in LQS and even online retail stores.

I've seen fabric by the yard as high as $14-16 a yard.

We have an artist around here that creates one of a kind batiks which he sells at $28-30 a yard and actually sells them.

momto5

I'd pay $3/fat quarter like I'd pay $10 for a hamburger from Mackydees....not no, but h----, no!

SandySews

WOW...Fabric is getting higher all the time. I was in a LQS today, but didn't look at FQ's. But most of the newer fabric is 9 to 12 bucks. This quilting thing is getting quite expensive.

GrayFeathers

LOL

Flying_V_Goddess

Most I've seen in general is $2.50ish. I haven't seen too many higher than that. Only time I pay more than $3 for a fat quarter is if I'm buying Moda Marbles fat quarters from a buyer on eBay, but that's also including the shipping.

Moonglow

Wow! In Australia $3 for a fat quarter would be considered a bargain!

ladyredhawk

i would never pay that for fat quarters

Annaleehunter

If I don't agree with the price of a FQ, I just buy a 1/2 yard (cut for free)and make my own 2 FQ's. It is worth my time to get quality material that I can afford.