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.
31 October 2023 | Susan
I love the Makower "Spraytime" range. As well as being a gorgeous fabric, for me it's also a wonderful blender and this shade goes with just about anything. It is a little more "yellow" than the photo shows but as I already had some and was just "topping up" my stash, I knew that.
27 April 2022 | Susan
Paler than I expected but still love it. I will be purchasing this range again.
18 June 2021 | Grace
Exactly what I wanted and received the next day Ready to order other items now Thank you for such good service
25 September 2020 | Elizabeth
Very pleased with the fabric and prompt service . Highly recommended.
Great service and quality 20 September 2020 | Patricia
This plain is perfect for sashing in my current quilt project. I know I can rely on the fabric quality and accurate lengths from you, and your website colours are incredibly accurate too! No hesitation in ordering from you.
14 September 2020 | Linda
Delivery was quick. Communications good and added gift nice to receive
Lovely fabric and great service 04 May 2020 | Alison
I purchased the Spraytime fabric to use as a background for my "lockdown" stars quilt and the quality and colour are perfect. Delivery was prompt and packaged really well. I received a free charm pack which was a nice treat to open and see what fabrics were inside and I plan to use these to make a table runner. Thank you and I will definitely purchase from Pelenna Patchworks again.
20 August 2019 | C
Fab colour ideal for blending with other fabrics
Very good value for this product 02 July 2019 | Christine
Very pleased with this product and finished my quilting really well
Excellent Fabric and Service 17 March 2018 | Diane
I am blown away by the quality of the service received. I placed my order on Thursday, it was shipped on Friday and it arrived on Saturday. Thank you for such a speedy service and I LOVE the Spraytime fabric range. It's a fantastic blender fabric and goes well with most fabrics, if not all.
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