A Guide To Fat Quarters
So you see a new fabric collection and you’re like…
I LOVE IT
…but how much of it do I need? Can I afford them all? I can’t possibly choose!
Oh yeah, we totally get you.
This is why we offer fat quarter bundles so you can love it, make it & keep it!
Watch our video then check out the written guide below for the full fat-quarter lowdown!
What is a fat quarter?
You might have seen FQ on a tutorial and you’re like… what?!
FQ stands for fat quarter, which is a piece of pre-cut fabric that is made by cutting half a metre of the full fabric width from the bolt and then cut in half vertically, hence ‘quarters’. Most quilting fabrics are 44”/110cm wide, which makes fat quarters around 50cm x 55cm.
Are all fat quarters the same?
Due to the term ‘fat quarter’ being all about the width, you may find some are different. This especially applies to American fat quarters, as they cut by the yard, which means you’ll find American fat quarters are a little shorter at around 56cm x 46cm.
What size is a fat quarter?
The term ‘fat’ quarter refers to how it’s cut. Technically it is a quarter of a metre, however if you asked for a quarter of a metre at a fabric shop, they would probably cut as a strip (known as a long quarter) like this:
A fat quarter cut is a square shape which means you’re getting more scope to make wider things out of it, even though it’s technically the same surface area.
You may find that some fabrics have a wider width, such as our PUL and Bamboo Velour. We sell this by the fat quarter, however the width can be up to 150cm, so you would get a very generous amount of fabric!
What projects can I make with fat quarters?
A fat quarter is definitely small but mighty in the sewing world. There are tons of projects you can make! Not only are they great for quilters and those applique fans out there you could also make cushions, tote bags, pencil cases, tablet covers, baskets, bibs and so much more.
We have lots of tutorials on our blog which you could make with fat quarters including:
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Where can I buy fat quarters?
Right here at Plush Addict! We sell quilting collections in fat quarter bundles and you can buy any of our fabrics as a fat quarter, as they are cut bespoke for you when you order. We even have a colour matching service, just pop in the order notes which fabrics you’d like us to colour match and we’ll check for you.
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