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    Default 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).

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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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    Default Re: Does this seem way out of line to you?

    Quote Originally Posted by starlover View Post
    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"

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    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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    Default Re: Does this seem way out of line to you?

    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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