Our most common question is 'What is a fat quarter?' The diagram below shows how all the various cuts of fabric are measured, but in short:
- A fat quarter is where half a metre is cut off the fabric bolt, then cut in half again parallel to the selvedge - finished size is approximately 20" x 21-22" (50cm x 55cm) including the selvedge
- A long quarter is simply quarter of a metre cut straight off the bolt - finished size is approximately 10" x 42-44" (25cm x 110cm) including the selvedge.
Fabric size guide:
We sell fabric in quarter metre units, orders of more than one unit are sent uncut as a single piece. Please see the chart below to see how many units to order for common length requirements:
Length required | Amt. of units to order |
1/4 metre | 1 |
1/2 metre | 2 |
3/4 metre | 3 |
1 metre | 4 |
1 1/4 metres | 5 |
1 1/2 metres | 6 |
1 3/4 metres | 7 |
2 metres | 8 |
2 1/4 metres | 9 |
2 1/2 metres | 10 |
2 3/4 metres | 11 |
3 metres | 12 |
UK: This item will be sent via Royal Mail, you can choose first class, estimated delivery time 1-2 days or second class, estimated delivery time 2-3 days at checkout.
Order before 12 noon for same day dispatch (Monday - Friday) - orders received after midday will be dispatched either the same day or the following working day depending on how busy we are.
01 April 2021 | Shirley
Lovely colour and goes perfectly with other stash I bought. Delivery was fast and great quality,
02 April 2020 | Gillian
beautiful fabric and the colour is gorgeous ..
29 November 2018 | Anne
Just the right colour for the quilt I am working on. Lovely quality and a good strong colour. Delivery as usual really quick.
07 May 2018 | Tracy
Very pleased with fabric used as backing to finish a patchwork throw for my mums birthday.
Thank you.
18 February 2017 | Susie
The colour of the item is as shown on screen, great quality cotton
26 September 2016 | Jennie
Just as expected and delivery was less than 24 hours!
11 April 2016 | Anna
This was a lovely quality fabric with a beautiful colour. Will buy again.
21 January 2015 | Wendy
Lovely qualityarrived very quick have used your company before and will use again many thanks
06 February 2014 | Hilary
Have ordered from a number of different companies recently
This was the best
Fabric cut very accurately and cleanly.
28 January 2013 | Christine
very very efficient service.
thank you
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