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.
01 December 2023 | Annette
I have used this a number of times in pieced quilt covers. Most recently a log cabin quilt, it’s not too cream and a proper Ivory colour. Quality of the material is excellent.
16 March 2021 | Pat
First class service ,fabric was packaged really good lovley quality fabric
29 January 2021 | Mary
Excellent fabric for background work and good quality
02 December 2020 | Joan
Fabric and service as impeccable as always.
I have used Pellena for years and will continue to do so, totally reliable in all respects, even in these trying times.
24 November 2020 | Angela
Good fabric, easy to cut and work with. Arrived promptly. Very good service.
22 July 2020 | Susan
Really pleased, just right for my present project. Can't go wrong with a nice plain ivory.
09 July 2020 | Tracy
Lovely fabric, great price and speedy delivery. I love the new recycle-able pacckaging as well
13 May 2020 | Christina
I am very happy with this fabric which is for my quilt background excellent quality. I have used your company for many years excellent service
18 November 2019 | Janice
....at a reasonable price. I loved the little charm pack added in. Packaging is completely non plastic - wish other companies would take this up. Well done, Pelenna.
06 November 2019 | Gwyneth
Lovely fabric ,arrived well packaged and very quickly
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