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.
08 December 2020 | Beverly
Terrific. Bought some black and chocolate and both are deep rich solid colours. Nice soft smooth quality.
22 August 2016 | Eileen
Prompt delivery and exactly what was ordered. Would be delighted to use Pelenna Patchworks again.
28 July 2016 | Jillian
Both fabric and service brilliant.Next day delivery is a real bonus, will certainly be using Pelenna Patchworks again
16 May 2016 | Donna
Quick delivery, lovely quality fabric. Very pleased. This is my second purchase from you, both have been perfect. Thank you.
11 February 2016 | Julia
Fabric lovely, ordered at 4pm and was delivered next morning, brilliant service.
14 December 2015 | Linda
Very pleased with item
22 December 2014 | Lesley-Anne
This fabric is excellent quality, but what makes Pelenna so much better than others is the fact that the fabic arrives well pressed and packaged, really quickly. I have always recommended Pelenna to friends.
06 February 2014 | Jane
The quality of the material from this seller is very good and the colours are fantastic. This colour is to die for, a wonderful rich brown that I have found surprisingly difficult to find elsewhere.
26 February 2013 | Gillian
Thank you again for my order, lovely fabric and delivered by my postman the next day. When you need good quality fabric and a quick service you are the best ! Thank you very much.
19 February 2013 | Sue
WILL NEED AT SOME POINT BUT LOVELY BASIC COLOUR
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