Does this seem way out of line to you?
Yesterday I received a sewing catalog from Home Sew. On their second page they show a dozen FAT QUARTER bundles - but list them at 18" x 10" precuts. When did things change so 18" x 10" can be considered a fat quarter? And, the bundles have varying number of pieces from 7 to 15 pieces with prices running from $25.95 for 7 pieces to $49.95 for 15 pieces. No mention of manufacturer either.
I hope no sane person falls for these (unless I have missed the fine print that says they are made with solid gold).
What say you? Think this is an honest typo?
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I'd call or email and ask. If it's not a typo, then, in my opinion, they are being deceptive in calling them FQ. If it was an honest typo, then at least you'll know and can still respect them as a company.
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Wow, I just went to their web site and it's the same. I'm so glad i know what size it should be. I just bought a bundle for the night sky group. Good thing you brought this up, I don't buy them so I could of been duped if I didn't know.
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Sounds like some one in their printing division does know what a fat quarter is. I'd call them and clarify what is going on. It reminds me of the charmin toilet paper commercial. It had a group of women sitting around knitting and they were talking about charmin's quilted softness. I guess no one in the advertising department knew the difference between quilting and knitting. Always made me laugh. Eventually they changed the commercial to show a group if women actually quilting around a large quilting frame. Some must have clued them in. Ha!
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That's the size of a fat eighth, instead of a fat quarter. It could be an honest typo, being a sewing company I'd assume the people in charge know the difference between a fat eighth and a fat quarter?
I looked for fat eight bundles once to go with a pretty pattern, but they had many more than 7 pieces!
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starlover
That's the size of a fat eighth, instead of a fat quarter. It could be an honest typo, being a sewing company I'd assume the people in charge know the difference between a fat eighth and a fat quarter?
I looked for fat eight bundles once to go with a pretty pattern, but they had many more than 7 pieces!
It is closer to the size of a fat eighth, but waaaayyyyyy over priced for fat quarters, let alone fat eighths! Seven FQ for $26 would equal nearly $15 a yard - or $30 yard for eighths.
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I just looked at their website and it's listed the same way....18" x 10" "Fat Quarters"
Cotton + Steel Fat Quarters
Could be a typo on either the size or the name... who knows. I would definitely be calling them for clarification before ordering.
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Even with a typo and it is a fat eight its still short.
What's a Fat Quarter of Fabric, and How is it Cut?
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A short quarter?
I expect a fat quarter to measure 18" (half a yard) x 22" (half the WOF). I get a bit huffy at the 20" listed on some of them.
Personally, I have become spoiled by M*. When I buy pre-cuts I go here. They have done all of the work with the fabric companies to get them to standardize their counts in charm packs, J-rolls, etc. Granted there are things they can't control, like the accuracy of the manufacturer's cuts, but I'd still rather buy here.
If I saw that in a catalog, I'd shy away from it. If it was a fabric I couldn't live without, then I'd call before I placed an order. If it were truly cut that way, I'd probably ask to speak to a "person of authority" and explain why they are false advertising.
At that size, they could be getting 4 cuts from a WOF x 18". Nice mark up if you can get someone to buy it!
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I had never heard of this place before. I went to look and further on saw this description for fat quarters!!
This is a gorgeous selection of tapestry fabrics. Each bundle contains 4 to 10 pieces, each at least 12" x 12". (Although the number of pieces vary, you get approx. the same amount of fabric in each bundle) Some of these fabrics sell for up to $40 per yard, so this is a really good bargain. Assortments vary, order more than 1 for greater variety.
Each at least 12 x 12????
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I sent an email stating---"you advertise your fat quarters as 18x10. A fat quarter is 18x21. Is this a misprint?"
received answer----"Yes this is a misprint. Should be 18"x21". Thank You. Lani
I would still call and check just what you are getting if you ordered from them. I think their prices were pretty high.
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Not ordering anyway, even at 18x22 inches I think they are priced out of line - especially since they don't describe what you get. Guess I don't like guessing games.
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They've corrected the measurements on the website now to 18 x 21 (except for the tapestry fat quarters). Way to go Dolores! I agree that their price is high.
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Doloris
I sent an email stating---"you advertise your fat quarters as 18x10. A fat quarter is 18x21. Is this a misprint?"
received answer----"Yes this is a misprint. Should be 18"x21". Thank You. Lani
I would still call and check just what you are getting if you ordered from them. I think their prices were pretty high.
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No matter what you buy, you have to read how many pieces are in a bundle. Have seen "charms" with 10 pieces all the way up to 60 per pack. Same with layer cakes and jelly rolls....don't automatically assume they have 40-42 pieces. Guess there is no law of the land for charm packs, layer cakes, or jelly rolls. Read the fine print.
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Reminds me of when I used to buy an 8 oz can of tuna for .79 now it's 6 oz for 1.19. Pay more get less seems to be the motto of the day.
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Sandy Navas
Yesterday I received a sewing catalog from Home Sew. On their second page they show a dozen FAT QUARTER bundles - but list them at 18" x 10" precuts. When did things change so 18" x 10" can be considered a fat quarter? And, the bundles have varying number of pieces from 7 to 15 pieces with prices running from $25.95 for 7 pieces to $49.95 for 15 pieces. No mention of manufacturer either.
I hope no sane person falls for these (unless I have missed the fine print that says they are made with solid gold).
What say you? Think this is an honest typo?
Those aren't even fat eighths....(18x11 or 9x22)
I would definitely call and ask.
