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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 4:38:30 PM
Can someone please explain to me what a FAT QUARTER is. What are the measurements? Can I go to the fabric store and ask for a fat quarter? I really like the 9 square crazy quilt that someone posted a while ago and it says I need 36 Fat Quarters and I have no clu what this means. Also do I need 36 different pattenrs? Here is the like to the quilt tutorial.
http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/10/crazy_about_qui.html
Thanks in advance for your help.
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| Vintage Redhead |
Posted - Mar 06 2007 : 10:27:16 AM
I'm not a quilter, but I do know that a "fat quarter" is a standardized unit of quilting fabric. I do other craft projects, so when I go to my local quilting store, I buy "fat quarters" because (IMNSHO) they are reasonable amounts to keep on hand of several different fabric colors/patterns. They are generally pre-cut in many differing colors and patterns. I'm not positive, but I think you can even buy them online from quilting specialty stores...possibly even the 'bay. ~ K
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| suzyhomemaker |
Posted - Mar 06 2007 : 05:58:31 AM
When I am traveling, I buy fat quarters from quilt shops to remind me of the trip. Then, I use them to make quilts or crafts. An easy memento that requires some love to put together and also brings back memories of the trip while working o nthe project.
If I do a fat quarter swap, I buy yardage and cut my own fat quarters. This is usually cheaper than buying fat quarters separately.
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 6:27:26 PM
Usually, when you go into a store you can't ask them to cut a fat quarter..they have them cut already. Sometimes, if you get friendly with the staff, they will do it but usually you choose from what they have already cut. Just so you know. I am crazy for fat quarters!
Jenny in Utah
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| nitere |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 5:44:32 PM
nice explanation, sunshine. also with fat quarters, you get a better repeat of the pattern on the fabric.
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| sunshine |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 5:03:20 PM
18 inches by 22 inches is a fat quarter thanks for the compliment that was my block you saw.
take a yard cut it in half both directions you will have 4 pieces that are 18 inches by 22 inches thus a fat quarter.
the other way is just a quarter or a yard that is 44 inches long and and 9 inches wide can't get very big pieces out of this version so quilters developed the other version so they could get more usable pieces and more variety in their stashes with out adding large pieces of fabric.
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| candismom |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 4:59:43 PM
Hi Julie,
Hancocks has lots of very pretty fat quaters. I shop there all the time.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 4:47:59 PM
Thanks! I actually have an Hancock pretty close to me.
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| Aunt George |
Posted - Mar 05 2007 : 4:44:07 PM
Here is a great site I found that explains it.
http://www.quilting101.com/fabrics/fat-quarters.html
I'm not a quilter, so I'm sure the quilters can help with your other questions. I did notice that Hancock Fabrics just brought in a huge fat quarter turntable rack that is color coded and sorted. Really pretty fabrics. They also carry the fat quarter bundles.
G
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