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    Old 02-02-2012, 09:33 PM
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    I have purchased several things from MSQC - all with a great deal of the day and add something else on. What I really like about MSQC is the tutorials - they are awesome too (at least I think so).
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    Old 02-02-2012, 09:52 PM
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    I only buy Fat Quarters when I can't find the fabric I want by the yard. I usually buy 1/2 yd or 1 yd pieces so I will have extra fabric in case I cut something wrong.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 05:14 AM
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    I am addicted to FQs. I don't know why. I find them irresistible. When they go on sale they are like penny candy. I have recently developed an attraction to Charm Squares.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 06:06 AM
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    The advntage is that if you only need small amounts you have the advantage of being able to cut strips on the length of grain vs. cross grain. Sometimes I go ahead and buy 1/2 yard piece because not much more than price of FQ. Stores usually charge more per yard for a FQ because of labor of cutting and the possibility of having leftover FQs they cant sell.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 07:15 PM
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    Missouri Quilting is a great site and they have a Quilter's Daily Deal, that is wonderful. About the fat quarters - bought 2 packages (5 in each package) at at Hobby Lobby (18x22 ea) for 9.99ea and used the 40% off coupon but I needed a selection of purple for my GD quilt and that was just the perfect amount. Also when I just need a small selection of a specific color, they work great and you can get good buys on-line also.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 07:58 PM
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    I honestly don't know where others have been purchasing their FQs, I've found them to be exactly the cost of what 1/4 of a yardage would be, and I've shopped in quilt shops in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, Yukon and Alaska. I've not seen them work out to be more $ then buying yardage.

    I'm sorry I can't help you about Missouri Quilting but I can tell you that I love Fat Quarters. I find that when I have a bit extra $ it's always fun to stop in and buy a FQ to add to my stash. I love the variety of fabrics I'm able to get in my quilts using a variety of FQs rather then yardage of just a few fabrics. I tend to buy yardage only for my border fabrics.

    hope that helps!
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    Old 02-03-2012, 08:01 PM
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    They are nice if you want a variety but I prefer to buy yardage.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 08:10 PM
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    I like buying fat quarters, but the ones from JoAnn aren't cut on the grain. By the time I straighten out the fat quarter and trim I have less fabric, which is disappointing. But the price is right, and I don't complain.
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    Old 02-03-2012, 09:19 PM
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    Originally Posted by EllieGirl
    What is the advantage of using them? How does the cost compare to fabric off the bolt? I just did a couple of baby projects using them and it made it very simple. Has anyone ever bought from Missouri Quilting?
    You'll have to judge the price yourself. Not cheaper for sure.
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    Old 02-04-2012, 05:09 AM
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    I have several in various color combinations. Someday......I will make a quilt but just keep looking at them for now. It is nice to have the colors all cordinated for you.
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