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What is a quilting fat quarter ?

April 26, 2017fat fat quarter quarter Quilting

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What is a quilting fat quarter ?

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Fat quarters are a popular way for patchworkers to purchase fabric. This is mainly due to the dimensions of a fat quarter. Fat quarters are pre-cut pieces of cotton fabric. They are taken from one yard of fabric, cut in half lengthwise, and in half widthwise. The dimensions are approximately 18″ x 22″, (46cm x 56cm). A normal quarter yard cut from a bolt would measure 44″ x 9″ (112cm x 23cm). The squarer shape of the fat quarter renderd it more useful and open to a number of sew and piecing alternatives. That’s why patchworkers and appliquers love them so much.