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.
02 January 2021 | Christine
This was the first time I had ordered materials online and I am delighted with all the beautiful materials I received. The staff were very helpful and answered all the questions asked. Quick delivery time, even although it was close to Christmas. Would highly recommend
10 June 2019 | Heather
The three Spraytime fabrics and Mida jellyroll I bought from Pelenna Patchwork are excellent quality and vety competitively priced. They arrived the day after I placed my order in environmentally friendly packaging. I am delighted with the service.
01 November 2017 | Owen
Quality fabric and fast delivery as usual
27 April 2017 | Anni
Thank you it's lovely, excellent service.
24 January 2017 | Heather
Very useful for many designs-
07 March 2016 | Maria
Good quality fabric, nice rich colour.
18 March 2015 | Jane
Reordered this as it is a lovely colour to use. Not too bright
27 November 2014 | Barbara
This fabric is really beautiful and so vibrant in colour - it is making a stunning border on my latest quilt design which has a beach theme, using blues, cream and red. The service is first class, very prompt delivery! : ))
29 October 2014 | Patricia
Beautiful fabric, easy to cut and sew. Unfortunately the colour wasn't a match, it's difficult to colour match on line. But used for another project .
21 April 2014 | D.
A lovely website, which I will visit again . Nice to be able to see samples too . Thankyou .
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