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.
02 February 2023 | LYN
Fabulous material great quality & price thank you
02 April 2021 | Susan
Excellent service thanks
16 March 2020 | Susan
A lovely quality fabric which I used as a contrast for the front band, collar for a blouse I am making in a similar weight cotton. Fantastic result. Next day delivery and carefully packaged.
14 November 2019 | Sybil
Always excellent value from Pelenna and the service is first class
01 March 2019 | Pamela
Lovely quality material and perfect for my needs. Excellent service, too!
definitely buying more when I run out 10 January 2018 | Hilary
Well worth it. Fabulous quality
16 June 2017 | RAY
Second to none. don@t know if you noticed but Margaret Rawling sister.
14 March 2017 | Jennifer
The fabric is of a very good quality. Quick service from Pellenna, as usual, fabric arrived here in Spain 7 days once order was despatched, including a weekend.
25 January 2017 | Chris
Very happy with my order and dispatched very quickly it arrived morning after placing order
23 June 2016 | Wendy
Received my fabric today, very nice, was pleasantly surprised as it was so inexpensive. Will definitely order from Pelenna Patchwork again.
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