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    Old 08-26-2009, 04:39 AM
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    Is the fabric already cut in to pieces or do you have to cut your pieces? Trying to understand the prices of the kits, etc.
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    Old 08-26-2009, 04:44 AM
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    You can buy kits either way. I have yet to buy a kit that was precut, but the description of the kit should tell you if it is.
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    Old 08-26-2009, 04:44 AM
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    Most of the ones I've seen you need to cut the pieces.
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    Old 08-26-2009, 04:57 AM
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    That's what I thought since I had not seen any description as to precut pieces.

    Thanks for the quick replies -
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    Old 08-26-2009, 05:13 AM
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    I've bought both. I like it when they are precut, saves time. :)
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    Old 08-26-2009, 05:17 AM
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    No, I've never had any extra.
    The pre-cuts I have bought were the ones from Joanns
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    Old 08-26-2009, 05:26 AM
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    I have bought 5 kits. From wall hangings to Queen. I buy the ones that I have to cut. So they have whole yards in the kits. They do have precut kits out there just have to read.
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    Old 08-26-2009, 08:31 AM
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    just don't wash the fabric before making your quilt if they are cut pieces or smaller strips.!
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    Old 08-26-2009, 12:22 PM
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    The only precut kits I've seen are on John Flynn's website.

    Most of the kits I've bought had enough fabric included so that if I made a mistake (make that when, not if :D ), I could redo the block.

    Another thing you need to check is whether the kit includes the backing. Some do, most don't. But make sure before you buy that extra yardage.
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    Old 09-01-2009, 12:46 PM
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    i think i recall that a couple of members have said they were shorted on the fabric needed to complete their kits. i suggest that you repost this as a question, such as
    " has anyone run out of fabric on a quilt kit?" and see what turns up.
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