In Quilting What is a Fat Quarter?
What is a quilting fat quarter ? 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.
