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 first class, estimated delivery time 1-3 days.
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.
Beautiful colour, lovely fabric, well cut 31 October 2023 | Susan
I love the Makower Spraytime range and I have quite a bit of it, in different shades, in my stash. For me, it's the perfect blender. It's not a "solid" colour - there is some tonal shading and this is a lovely shade of blue. It was well cut, beautifully packaged and arrived safely. Thank you.
29 July 2020 | Stella
I love this fabric, beautiful when you want something a little more than a plain fabric but not patterned 👍🏻
24 July 2020 | Jude
Lovely fabric
23 July 2018 | Valerie
Got this blue material to edge a quilt that I'm making for my granddaughter. As always very good quality and service arrived day after ordering.
14 February 2018 | Christine
beautiful a delight to work with
06 June 2017 | Patricia
I have always received a prompt and efficient service. quality was excellent
06 August 2014 | Beatrice
excellent quality, excellent service!
11 September 2013 | Vera
Super quality and colour as always
06 June 2013 | Pauline
Good quality cotton fabric and just the right colour for my project.
16 November 2012 | Geraldine
This is a lovely bright mottled blue fabric and is a really good quality.
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