A fat quarter is a quarter-yard of fabric cut in a unique way: instead of a standard quarter-yard cut (9" x 44"), the fabric is cut as a half-yard (18" x 44") and then halved again along the width, yielding an 18" x 21" rectangle. This gives quilters a more usable shape with greater cutting flexibility.
Fat quarters are the backbone of the quilting fabric economy. They are sold individually, in curated bundles, and as themed collections. Their generous dimensions let you cut a variety of shapes — squares, strips, triangles, even small applique pieces — from a single piece, something a standard quarter-yard cannot match.
Bundles of fat quarters (typically 8-24 pieces) are the most popular way quilters build coordinated fabric palettes. The format is large enough to be useful on its own yet affordable enough to collect, making fat quarters the gateway between pre-cuts and full yardage.
Quick blocks using two fat quarters each — cut, sew, and assemble for a modern brick-like layout.
Cut half-square triangles from fat quarters for a simple, high-contrast design.
Use a different fat quarter per star block for a cohesive yet scrappy quilt.
FQ, Fat Quarter Bundle (when sold as a set)
Preview fabric colors, plan your layout, and calculate exactly how many pre-cuts you need.