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marlene tarzwell 02-11-2011 05:32 PM
Originally Posted by lue
I've always bought yardage and never fat quarters. I get the concept of color matching when I buy them in sets but how many fat quarters does it take to make a quilt? Is it more or less expensive to buy fat quarters than yardage? Thanks for helping me.
I have over 300 fat quarters. I use them for my turning twenty quilts.They are fun to use.Such a variety!

labtechkty 02-11-2011 05:35 PM
wow beautiful!!!! Did you design that yourself or from a pattern??? Really nice!!

JUNEC 02-11-2011 05:44 PM
Originally Posted by SuziC
Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I don't use them that often. I prefer yardage. That being said, a couple of my favorite patterns call for fat quarters and I like a lot of different fabrics in my quilts. I just prefer to buy yardage. Many fat quarter patterns can be more efficiently cut from 1/4 yard, but not all.
I agree with you on this :lol:
I feel the same way

tutty 02-11-2011 06:05 PM
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
If you like quilts with many fabrics and colors fat quarters are great. Just about all quilts I make are based on fat quarters. I have a stash of fat quarters that I draw from when I plan a quilt. Then I use about 1 1/4 yard for a border that goes with the fat quarters. I realy like scrappy quilts.
Wow that is beautiful !

jitkaau 02-11-2011 06:55 PM
I don't like fat quarters I find it is more economical and versatile to buy 15-20cm cuts across the width of material.

Lucy90 02-11-2011 07:28 PM
Beautiful quilt. Love all the fabrics

Momsmurf 02-11-2011 07:30 PM
Originally Posted by lue
I've always bought yardage and never fat quarters. I get the concept of color matching when I buy them in sets but how many fat quarters does it take to make a quilt? Is it more or less expensive to buy fat quarters than yardage? Thanks for helping me.
Put mind on a diet. :lol:

The Creative Seamstress 02-11-2011 07:54 PM
Originally Posted by jdiane318
......... Now I love them and collect them just like trinkets for a bracelet.
Couldn't have said it better myself....

Explosive blessings, abundance and inspiration to you all!
- The Creative Seamstress

dmackey 02-11-2011 09:59 PM
I like fats for Trip Around the World quilts or for when I have a solid background but want different colored stars for blocks. Other than that, I buy yardage. I only buy fats if they are on sale.

Diane

katigirl 02-12-2011 12:48 AM
They are good to use in quilts such as samplers or patterns that you can use a variety of colors. Also works for scrappy quilting.


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