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 | Pauline
Nice colour and nice thickness
04 September 2020 | Brenda
Excellent service
28 June 2017 | Tracey
I'm new to this site but have now used it twice already. The fabric is lovely and good quality. Many thanks
25 April 2017 | Helen
Good quality fabric and prompt service
08 December 2015 | Chris
Good value ,lovely colour
25 July 2015 | Gail
Excellent quality and value for money
plain solid pumpkin colour 04 February 2015 | Lynda
The quality if this fabric is very good, machines well.
06 February 2014 | Jane
I ordered the sample for an autumn themed quilt and it is perfect, I've already ordered more. The service is prompt and the quality of the material is very good - sturdy but not too thick to sew :o)
11 November 2013 | Amy
Brilliant colour. Looking forward to using it.
06 November 2013 | Claire
As with all the solids fabric the quality is fantastic at a really good price (even more so if you buy at the 1 metre £5 cost). Definitely 5* for the fabric and for the service - Thank you!
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