-> Thanks for your information. 
 
You are welcome! 
->  
-> I do have some comments not meant to offend anyone. 
-> 
Offend away!  :) 
  
-> DL >-> Please explain what a fat quarter is and how it got its name. 
->  
-> PK > A fat quarter is a cut of fabric that measures 18x22".  You get a fat 
-> PK > quarter by taking a half yard of material and cutting it in half 
-> lengthwise 
-> PK > instead  of widthwise. 
->  
-> I thought that's what I read somewhere, but wasn't sure.  Figured there 
may be 
-> others that were curious also. 
 
You know the only stupid question is the one not asked. 
->  
-> PK > The reaason that you would want a FQ over a 1/4th yard is that when 
you 
-> PK > are cutting pieces (using templates) you can cut more pieces out of a 
fq 
-> PK > than a 1/4 yard. 
->  
-> Wouldn't this depend on the size of the template being used. 
-> 
Yes it would.  I agree with you that the only difference is in the size of
the leftover pieces, which might be the reason fat quarters came into
existence in the first place. 
  
-> PK > If you are using strips though the 1/4 yard works just as 
-> PK > well or better. 
->  
-> I'll agree with this.  It's much easier to tear the strips and the longer 
the 
-> better. 
 
Definitely!!  I don't like to tear strips though.  I know that is ensures
that it is on 
the grain but it can also distort your fabric.  I would rather cut and have
the grain 
be off.  Just me though, doesn't mean that I am right and you are wrong. 
After all, I am hardly ever right. 
->  
-> I was taught to tear, because it is always on the grain.  Unless the 
fabric is 
-> washed before using, and then cut, the cut-out square/triangle may not be 
on 
-> the grain. 
->  
-> PK > The reason it is called a fat quarter is because it is a short, FAT 
-> PK > version of a 1/4 yard.  :)  At least that is why I think it got the 
name! 
-> PK > There is also fat eights which are 1/4 yard cuts cut in half 
widthwise. 
-> PK > These are done for the same reason as the fat quarters. 
->  
-> Love your answer for naming it a FQ or F8. ;-) 
 
I always liked that answer too! 
 
Pat 
 
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