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.
26 February 2020 | Benta
I needed a variety of greens - here I had lots of choice, at a good price, delivery was quick and the fabrics are gorgeous!
01 April 2019 | Brenda
This fabric is excellent just what I wanted the fabric is so easy to work with thank you I can recommend it and also Pelenna Patchworks
12 November 2018 | Joan
Excellent
20 October 2016 | Catherine
a great help and lovely fabric
19 October 2015 | Jane
Some nice green fabric to go in my latest quilt.
10 March 2015 | Diana
Can't fault this firm. Excellent quality delivered within 2 days Will definitely use this firm again
02 February 2015 | Anne
Spraytime is always a good quality fabric with a very good range of colours.This colour was a little darker than that of previous years but it blends well with the fabrics I am working with at present.I would most certainly be ordering more.
26 August 2014 | Jane
Very pleased with this material
08 August 2014 | J
Very pleased with the colour, quality and promptness of delivery
07 April 2014 | Catherine
excellent delivery and item,thanks
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