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.
17 June 2021 | Dian
Just what I wanted, good quality fabric, fast service, and colour exactly as the picture. Thank you.
17 September 2020 | Beatrice
Beautiful colour and quality.
Excellent service as usual!!
19 February 2020 | Susan
Really pleased with my fabric. Excellent quality and colour match as shown online. Speedy delivery too
14 October 2019 | Lesley
Selection of different Spraytime fabrics. Perfectly cut and wrapped.
Quick delivery. Cannot fault the service.
07 November 2018 | Norma
Excellent service and quality
Not the colour I thought it was 10 May 2018 | K
Delivered very quickly but unfortunately I bought the wrong colour. My fault entirely but it will be welcomed into my stash as it is still lovely. Now to find the right shade of blue to finish my quilt.
06 June 2017 | Patricia
I had ordered the selection of blue fabrics to complete a project and they were exactly the right shades. I have always received the highest quality of service and quality from you.
14 December 2015 | Linda
Very pleased with item
28 August 2014 | Alison
I have bought this fabric in most of the colours offered, it's of excellent quality and value for money as are all your products. I would highly recommend buying from you, your service is excellent. Well done.
22 October 2013 | Pauline
Excellent service as usual.Just the right shade for my project.
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