Are FQs worth a little bit extra?
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A comment on another thread got me wondering...
Are FQs worth a premium price? Not talking a LOT extra...
As in, if running yardage costs $8 / yard, is $2.25 a fair price for a FQ? Or should it be $2?
Is it worth the little bit extra? Or not?
Are FQs worth a premium price? Not talking a LOT extra...
As in, if running yardage costs $8 / yard, is $2.25 a fair price for a FQ? Or should it be $2?
Is it worth the little bit extra? Or not?
#3
I see it as a way for quilt stores to streamline cutting. If they had to cut a quarter yard of several prints, it would take time. If they are busy, the line would get long and customers would complain. By cutting fat quarters in off-peak hours, it allows shoppers to get what they want without having to wait at a cutting table for small pieces. I also think stores sell more fabric when they make it easier on the customers. So, should they charge more for a FQ when it actually improves their business and makes the customer happier? I wouldn't be happier paying more for the same fabric just because of the cut and they wouldn't be too happy if I held up a line at the cutting table because I wanted fifteen 1/4 cuts from fifteen different bolts. However, if it made the difference in paying $3.75 more for that fabric, I might think about doing exactly that. It does add up over time. Not only that, but I would probably go to a store that didn't charge more if I was looking to add to my FQ stash or do a FQ quilt.
#5
IMHO it depends. I had a thread a few months ago concerning FQs. The pattern called for fats 18 x 22 but after I prewashed and cut off the white selvage my fats were only 18 x 21 and I couldn't get the number of strips I needed. Ended up having to buy another FQ.
#7
Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
A comment on another thread got me wondering...
Are FQs worth a premium price? Not talking a LOT extra...
As in, if running yardage costs $8 / yard, is $2.25 a fair price for a FQ? Or should it be $2?
Is it worth the little bit extra? Or not?
Are FQs worth a premium price? Not talking a LOT extra...
As in, if running yardage costs $8 / yard, is $2.25 a fair price for a FQ? Or should it be $2?
Is it worth the little bit extra? Or not?
By the way, was in JoAnn's and noticed that their fat quarters were gone except for a small pile of uglies. The sales clerk said that they were eliminating them because they weren't selling. Anyone else notice this?
#9
Wow wish fabric was $8 a yrd. My quilt shop is $9.99 and up per yard. I would pay a bit extra because truthfully sometimes I just want a small piece (or its all I can afford) and I would rather have a fat quarter than a quarter yard more times than not. So a tiny bit more? Worth it and there was labor involved up front, cutting, putting the little stickie to hold it shut, pricing individual items.. yes worth a bit more. oh heck, I just love fabric. It is a serious addiction.. just one more..
#10
I do understand about having to cut and label the fat quarters. I guess if a store can sell them for more, then they probably do well, since it is all about the profit for them.
Likewise, as a customer, it is all about getting the best deal for my hard-earned $$$.
Nowadays, I can just go on the internet and find FQs at a good price without having to leave my house. It has be worth driving over to my LQS.
As far as the labor... should fabric stores add a labor fee when they cut fabric from the bolt or helping a customer select coordinating colors?
Likewise, as a customer, it is all about getting the best deal for my hard-earned $$$.
Nowadays, I can just go on the internet and find FQs at a good price without having to leave my house. It has be worth driving over to my LQS.
As far as the labor... should fabric stores add a labor fee when they cut fabric from the bolt or helping a customer select coordinating colors?
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