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.
05 August 2019 | Jean
Looking forward to using these fabrics
03 November 2017 | Patricia
Beautiful colour. Great material good for patchwork. Speedy delivery.
31 July 2017 | Lucy
Super service. Excellent material looks great too
03 September 2015 | Jean
Lovely quality again. Thankyou
09 October 2014 | Irene
Great service. Beautiful material. Quick delivery. No problems
26 August 2014 | Wendy
This is lovely fabric to work with and the colour true to the picture. As always the service from Pelenna is excellent.
14 May 2014 | Wendy
Fabric arrived really quickly, and is exactly what I wanted. This is the first time I have used Pelenna, and I am sure I will be ordering more quite soon.
14 May 2014 | Wendy
Fabric arrived really quickly, and is exactly what I wanted. This is the first time I have used Pelenna, and I am sure I will be ordering more quite soon.
20 January 2014 | Alison
Beautiful colour,fantastic value for money,excellent quality. I have bought this fabric in al different colours for my quilt projects, this is a must buy fabric, so pleased I found it. I would recommend this fabric to any one who loves to sew.
19 July 2013 | C
love the shade, soft and looks great on the quilt border
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