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.
Spraytime B37 cornflower blue 03 October 2024 | Barbara
Excellent. Just what I wanted.
29 March 2021 | Rosemary
This company is my first choice for all things patchwork, they are just more efficient than anyone else
Spraytime cornflower blue 09 November 2020 | Anne
Lovely colour - just what I wanted
02 April 2020 | Gillian
Beautiful fabric
14 February 2018 | Christine
Beautiful such wonderful quality
Spraytime B37, Timeless fabrics 17 November 2017 | Brigid
Thank you. The service was most helpful and prompt.
The quilt is now finished and it;s recipient is absolutely delighted as am I having completed it, Great service. will be ordering again soon.BB
06 November 2017 | Nigel
Very fast delivery good quality of course and a great little bonus charm pack as I spent over £25
02 June 2017 | Anne-Marie
This spray time fabric is gorgeous. It works so well in most quilts in every colour.
30 May 2016 | Carole
ordered three shades of spraytime range for a quilt I am making. very pleased how quick it arrived
28 April 2014 | Sheila
Another wonderful Makower fabric, lovely colour.
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