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.
17 July 2023 | Liz
This fabric was bought for my stash and I find the pattern is a good go to for incorporating into any quilt. A very useful product.
24 July 2020 | Jude
Just the shade I wanted
22 June 2020 | Loretta
Love this fabric for my quilting I use lots of it and have done for years. I received this order very speedily.
14 March 2019 | Wendy
Fabulous colour, fabric great to work with. I used it with the orange/yellow jelly roll to make a quilt, which is lovely. I am very pleased. Thank you
13 November 2018 | Joan
Excellent service
06 March 2018 | Heather
Just like my earlier review of Dimples fabric, you can't go wrong with Spraytime fabrics either! Wo detail quality and a very versatile blender. Love it!
08 April 2016 | Linda
Pleased with fabric
18 March 2015 | Jane
A lovely deep yellow Just right for rhe bright kitchen gifts i am making
13 September 2014 | Wendy
Just what I've come to expect from Pelenna Fabrics. As I had the yellow stash packs I wanted to be able to cut from a long 'fat' quarter.
Fast delivery to France and beautifully packaged.
Thank You!!
28 July 2014 | Jean
Beautiful fabric and lovely quality. Just what I needed to finish my project.
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