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.
07 April 2022 | Enid
Great fabric,excellent service.
24 January 2022 | Linda
This fabric is very good quality. The service was excellent. Order received the day after ordering.
23 February 2021 | Andrea
Very well packaged and promptly received. Great service thank you
08 December 2020 | Beverly
This is lovely soft, excellent quality material. I will be using it as the background in a quilt and backing, so needed quite a bit. This is so reasonably priced.
The white is bright and pure but with a softness about it rather than glaring synthetic whiteness.
I am sure it will look beautiful when finished. Well hopefully!
21 July 2020 | Margaret
Great quality fabric good value for money arrived very quickly
21 July 2020 | Pauline
A quality strong fabric. Washes and irons beautifully . Good colour.
10 June 2020 | Alison
Just as I ordered, and arrived very quickly.
05 June 2020 | Carole
a beautifully clean white, ideal weight and feel for EPP and quilting. Perfectly packaged and a fast delivery. I will be back to shop for more items as my hobby progresses. Thank you for helping to keep me sane....mostly.....lol , during the virus lock-down. I am clapping for you as well! best wishes, cal.
09 October 2018 | Doreen
Great quality and very prompt delivery, ordered one day and here the next. Excellent.
24 May 2018 | Margaret
A beautiful quality fabric that can be used as background for any style of quilt, modern or classic.
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