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.
30 October 2024 | Julie
Lovely fabric thank you
17 February 2022 | Jo
Gorgeous fabric yet again. Very happy with my purchase
04 February 2022 | Annette
This is a really delicate pattern that is ideal for teaming with plain or small floral patterns. Fantastic service, my parcel was delivered 48 hours after I ordered it and I loved that all the packaging used was eco friendly and recyclable.
18 February 2021 | Jacqueline
This fabric is excellent, it can be used for so much, the service from pelenna is always outstanding , they use planet friendly packaging, and they always deliver promptly.
11 January 2021 | Anne
Really good quality fabric with very delicate leaf pattern..
09 December 2020 | Jillian
I love this material for adding something different to a quilt, nicer than just plain white.
11 August 2020 | Margaret
Beautiful fabric at a good price arrived promptly with ethical packaging who could ask for more definitely recommend
03 August 2020 | L
Such a delicate pattern and beautiful quality material
24 June 2020 | Ruth
Really nice fabric. Pattern shows well on the white. Will make a good blender in my quilt.
As usual, amazing service from Pelennapatchwork despite this difficult time!
09 June 2020 | Christine
The material nice to work with. Very efficient service . Thankyou.
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