Moda Fat 1/8's - a good idea?
10-30-2010, 04:45 PM
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It would depend on what kind of quilts you make. I don't like the 9" because you can't cut 2 - 5" squares. If you use 4 1/2" squares then they might be good. If you like paperpiecing they are good because you have a lot of variety. The layer cakes are good because you can get 4 - 5" squares out of them. The pre-cuts are great for quick projects, like table runners, potholders, etc. Just think about how you use your fabric.
10-30-2010, 06:58 PM
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I have consistently found that all FQ packs are not cut at 18 x 22 - squaring them up will result in loss of fabric. If you try to square up a fat eighth, I would think it would be more frustrating. I believe that patterns developed for FQ, jelly rolls, layer cakes, etc. allow for a little wiggle room.
10-30-2010, 07:18 PM
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I love the precuts, I save money by not buying extra fabric that I don't need. I might buy them if there was a theme to them (candy, fruit. etc). It also depends how many fat 1/8th to a pack. For the most part, I doubt that I would buy them like I buy jelly rolls, charm packs and layer cakes.
10-30-2010, 07:34 PM
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A fat eighth is 9 x 22 so if you are a scrap quilt lover they are nice, more than a layer cake but less than a FQ and a sample of each fabric in a group. Left overs will usually go with other groups from the same maker. I like them for scrappy or applique but have to buy extra for borders or background. To each his own.
10-31-2010, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by pieces
Personally I would not buy this small of a piece of fabric.
It would be too limited on use. I won't even buy FQ.
I think buying yardage is a much better purchase.
But each quilter has their own preferences. :D
It would be too limited on use. I won't even buy FQ.
I think buying yardage is a much better purchase.
But each quilter has their own preferences. :D
This is also the way I feel!
10-31-2010, 05:32 AM
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Buying fat 8th depends on what kind of quiltmaking you do.
If you are looking for lots of different colors and designs for more scrappy quilts then they work. But to me, they are useless for 99.99% of my quiltmaking regardless of the cost. Then you can always give them to a quilting friend and let him/her worry about using the smaller pieces.
If you are looking for lots of different colors and designs for more scrappy quilts then they work. But to me, they are useless for 99.99% of my quiltmaking regardless of the cost. Then you can always give them to a quilting friend and let him/her worry about using the smaller pieces.
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