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.
Getting ready for Christmas 27 November 2020 | Janet
Just what I wanted
Perfect Christmas red fabric 11 July 2018 | Julia
This arrived quickly and packaged with love as always. Just what I wanted for the backing for my advent calendar backing.
13 November 2017 | Ann
Both service and quality of items excellent - as always
25 July 2015 | Gail
Excellent quality and value for money
05 May 2015 | Dawn
Thank you for the fast dispatch and delivery!
07 April 2015 | Sandra
I will be buying some of this when I can find some red and white fabric for my project
23 September 2013 | Susan
To finish making Xmas presents - great bright colour.
02 May 2013 | Pauline
Very happy with product and quick delivery. Arrived the next day.Thankyou
13 December 2012 | Jean
really nice colour & quality
28 October 2012 | Colleen
The Quality of the material is ace, I can't start to wait creating with it
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