Down the Lane

I suppose a quarter of a square yard would be 18" x 18" so the 'fat' means bigger. (Its not a half yard by half metre either, on my calculation).

LisaB wrote:I don't plan on people being able to order them in different colours, Mo. Just whatever the picture is they'll get

Bet someone asks though.

That makes sense, I think

Still confuses me when they list it at 2 FQ 1 half FQ 2 Fat Eighths.
Too much hassle trying to work out how much I'm getting in meters, my brain only works in meters/cms

Mo wrote:I suppose a quarter of a square yard would be 18" x 18" so the 'fat' means bigger. (Its not a half yard by half metre either, on my calculation).

Sort of Mo.
Material on the bolt is usuall 44" wide. A Quarter yard of material would be a quarter of a yard, 9" by 44" wide.
A fat quarter is basically a yard of material cut into 4 pieces (quarters) so measures 18" by 22".
Dom
PS A fat eighth is a fat quarter cut in half so measures 11" by 18"

Ah to be young. My brain is still working in 'old money'.

Actually, not money but certainly yards, feet and inches. And my scales weigh in pounds and ounces (a much more sensible system as each weight is half of the next up.)

LisaB wrote:Ohh that's a good idea! I looked for a sewing machine on the sell/swap sites but never thought of asking for material

Can I ask what you're working on, or is it a surprise?

I have to see if I approve first, if and when I do I will post a pic