WHAT ARE FAT QUARTERS?

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Hello friends

Fat quarters are another pre-cut fabric that I have used for making quilts.  They are really versatile.

They are cut from half a metre of fabric that is then cut across the width of the fabric to make nearly a square.

The size & shape is popular as it offers a lot of possibilities when cutting including bias cuts and appliqué.

Australian fat quarters are larger than American fat quarters because we measure by the metre and Americans measure by the yard.  

I have done a quick survey of fat quarters that I have here and they all vary!  Helpful Hey!

Just check you will have enough fabric for what you need and what you purchased.  Measure twice, cut once.

                        Here are some quilts that I have made using mostly fat quarters.                                                

                                                                                  





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