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.
13 April 2021 | Pauline
Nice colour and nice thickness
06 November 2019 | Gwyneth
Very nice fabric ,arrived very quickly ,I ordered one afternoon package arrived the next morning ,excellent service.
19 February 2019 | Brenda
never disappointed with purchases
21 May 2018 | Joanne
The product was spot on. It's great that a sample service is offered to allow for colours to be tested at home rather than guessed at from the screen, sensible sizes piece and very speedy delivery.
03 October 2017 | Margaret
Lovely fabric and so well presented. also the fastest shipping.
20 November 2015 | Gail
Very good quality and lovely colour
24 August 2015 | Margaret
Lovely delicate colour - excellent service.
28 November 2014 | S
Fast and efficient service, all nicely packaged too. Well done!
11 November 2013 | Amy
This will be the main colour of my quilt. It's a much warmer tone than just using a plain white. Love it and will be back again to buy some more for another project.
07 June 2013 | Wendy
Colour and quality as expected
Well priced
Very quick delivery
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