Just curious...

Reply Subscribe

Page 4 of 5

« First

Thread Tools

06-14-2009, 06:46 AM

#31

Rose Marie

Super Member

Join Date: Aug 2007

Location: Clay Springs AZ

Posts: 3,229

I always buy FQ on sale and always buy 2 of the same fabric, that way you have enough for a project. One is never enough.

06-14-2009, 01:23 PM

#32

Mousie

Power Poster

Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Florida

Posts: 17,636

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I've bought packs before and when I get them home, I can never find the perfect pattern for them. I think of them as garnishments for my stash - something pretty to look at but not "eat."

I think of them as garnishments too, and only buy on sale.
I love when I find them for .99, and then buy a gob, for sampler or applique quilts.

06-18-2009, 10:49 AM

#33

Debbie1

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2009

Location: Roseburg, Oregon

Posts: 2,278

It depends. I usually buy them because I like them, but I have purchased bundles too!

06-18-2009, 11:46 AM

#34

VickyOH

Senior Member

Join Date: Apr 2009

Location: Columbus, OH

Posts: 362

I like to buy the FQ packs, for those like me who are color challenged it is such a help. I love all the FQ quilt patterns. I also like to look at the random FQ's as scrappy quilts are my very favorite and that is a good way to get lots of fabrics to mix. Vicky

06-18-2009, 01:27 PM

#35

butterflywing

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: currently central new jersey

Posts: 8,623

i don't know if the sale is over, but joann's is having a sale on fq's. 99 cents.

06-18-2009, 02:54 PM

#36

Mousie

Power Poster

Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Florida

Posts: 17,636

Quote:

Originally Posted by butterflywing

i don't know if the sale is over, but joann's is having a sale on fq's. 99 cents.

right now, it's a good thing my joann's is not too close :wink:

06-18-2009, 04:29 PM

#37

sandpat

Power Poster

Join Date: Sep 2007

Posts: 18,726

I've only bought 1 FQ bundle...that was just because I love Moda and I love this particular Christmas line...otherwise I buy FQ's individually when I see something that I like. I like to applique, so I use lots of smaller bits. Also...I just love to look at them and pet them. I also like to have some on hand to share with other folks...they are great for that!

06-19-2009, 07:22 PM

#38

GailG

Super Member

Join Date: May 2008

Location: Louisiana

Posts: 6,764

Quote:

Originally Posted by NY Nancy

For those of you who buy fat quarters to add to your stash, do you ever buy bundles of related FQs or do you prefer to pick-and-choose? Is your answer different, if you're shopping online rather than in person?

I rarely buy fats. The only time I really bought a lot of them was when I made the t-shirt quilt with all the blues.

06-23-2009, 01:50 PM

#39

motown pat

Member

Join Date: May 2009

Location: Upstate New York

Posts: 5

I never buy just onw fat quarter any more. If it's a fabric I really like I buy two or a half yard. I really hate running out.

06-23-2009, 02:50 PM

#40

CindyBee

Senior Member

Join Date: Jun 2008

Location: Louisiana

Posts: 739

Depends on my mood when I'm shopping! FQ's are great for scrappy quilts and I like to buy them on sale. I've been collecting batiks and Black and Whites. I just bought my first coordinated fat bundle (Aunt Grace) just because I couldn't resist! It's still tied up with the little bow ribbon and I just love looking at it, LOL. It may wind up as a decor item in my sewing room for while until the perfect pattern and opportunity presents itself. Ultimately, I think it will grace my four poster in the master bedroom. Other times, I am drawn to the yardage, thinking of backs and borders or when I have a planned quilt in mind.