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.
13 April 2021 | Lynn
I ordered this with many other plains - all pastel colours. The order was delivered promptly and the quality of the material is very good. The colours matched the screen colours very well. Excellent service.
19 June 2020 | Corinne
Prompt delivery. Fabric as described. Would use again
23 July 2018 | Susan
lovely fabric quick delivery one point is that it,s a pity it is,nt sold in metres
09 May 2018 | Chris
Lovely shade of blue, good quality and fantastic service, I'll keep coming back 😊
12 March 2018 | Julie
Good quality plain cotton for quilting. Would definitely use again.
Quick and helpful service 14 September 2017 | Chris
I was very pleased with the products I received. I phoned first and asked for information about a particular fabric my question was answered truthfully. I have bought from this site before and will continue to do so.
19 October 2015 | Sue
A lovely fabric and a good price too
24 February 2015 | Ruth
Love the colour of this fabric. Quick, reliable delivery. Would recommend Pelenna Patchworks as a fantastic site to buy from!
11 November 2013 | Amy
Lovely colour. Looking forward to using this in my quilt.
27 March 2013 | Brenda
excellent service and quality of product.
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