Stash-building with quarter-yards ... "fat" or "skinny"?

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03-02-2011, 03:29 PM

#81

dede

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Yes... fat usually will be more servicable if you are using blocks or larger templates. The 9" width can be a little short so I too prefer 1/2 yards at least. I'm learning to buy a little "extra" though rather than not have enough for a project. Alot of online sales of fabric require minimum of a yard and that's not a bad thing either! If you have something specific in mind for the fabric, then go with whatever gives you the best cuts in your design.

03-02-2011, 04:15 PM

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sewbizgirl

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skinnies, or halfs.

03-02-2011, 04:41 PM

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Mousie

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both...I like the strips x w.o.f. and I like the fats for appliques, etc. :)

03-02-2011, 04:52 PM

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FATS... but I too prefer 1/2 yard minimums. If I have the money and it is really something I like, a yard minimum. I do prefer yards and yards, miles and miles better though.

03-02-2011, 05:06 PM

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desertrose

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Fat quarters

03-02-2011, 05:08 PM

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bsktkeeper

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Fat

03-02-2011, 05:33 PM

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Lucy90

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I like the fat quarters more for scrappy but like to buy 1/2 yard mostly.

03-02-2011, 06:48 PM

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donnalynett

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jljack

Prefer fat, but what I REALLY prefer is yardage....Yes....yardage....ummmm!! Thick folds of luscious fabrics...ummm....

Oh....sorry...I was beginning to drool!!! :shock:

I prefer only yardage.

03-02-2011, 07:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by donnalynett

Quote:

Originally Posted by jljack

Prefer fat, but what I REALLY prefer is yardage....Yes....yardage....ummmm!! Thick folds of luscious fabrics...ummm....

Oh....sorry...I was beginning to drool!!! :shock:

I prefer only yardage.

Do you do mostly fully coordinated quilts Donna?
I see a pattern here. No pun intended.