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.
09 March 2021 | Linda
Exactly right. Fast postage, thank you.
11 November 2020 | Joan
Good product. Excellent service as always
14 November 2019 | Sybil
I always have excellent fabric from Pelenna and whatever I purchase their service is first class
06 June 2018 | Rosemary
Needed a navy fabric to finish a project . I'm very pleased with the quality of the fabric. The service as usual excellent.
09 January 2018 | Jane
Excellent product and service
11 November 2016 | Hazel
Thank you for your prompt delivery, I ordered it lunch time and it was delivered the next day.
The fabric was just what I was looking for.
21 March 2016 | Lynne
always good quality products and excellent service
08 December 2014 | Cheryl
This is my second order but not my last. I'm making Christmas presents with the fabric I've ordered and its a pleasure to sew with. The only problem is which to order as the designs are so nice!
28 January 2013 | Mary
Prompt delivery, good service and excellent quality fabric. A very useful and clear website.
23 January 2013 | Freda
Excellent purchase just what I needed for sashing the small quilt I have just completed.
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