Some patterns show the fat quarter layed out,in a diagram.
and show you how to cut it,
it will not work with a 1/4 yard. one pattern that comes to mind,right away, it the "Turning Twenty" pattern. (calling for twenty fat quarters)
ALL "connecting threads" quilt patterns show the FQ layed out,in a cutting diagram. and they show all the 1/4,1/2 yard cuts too!
those that are seasoned veterans, and know how many pieces they can get out of any cut of fabric..it is good for them. They are way ahead of the game, but it just doesn't work that way for me. lol
in our little quilt group, for the new girls, the "Turning Twenty" pattern was not only a pretty quilt, but an exercise in following instructions, and cutting the FQ's correctly.
it has been a fun thread!
by the way..a story you have already heard before..but my quilter friend..thought that if she had her 1/4" foot on, she would have a 1/4" seam allowance. when in reality, your needle needs to move to the left or right, to get a 1/4" . she was so frustrated when her quilts were not turning out, seams not lining up..i couldn't figure it out either..i just assumed she knew she had to "find" the 1/4" on her machine first..i felt so bad..i had not realized that she just didn't know!
she also assumed she should change the needle,when it broke!
i was so blessed to have taken a beginners quilt class, on the basics at Joanns, first. so i learned how to press, not iron. use a rotary cutter,a ruler,following a pattern..etc.
The only silly question, is the one never asked!
And for Your information:
From one fat quarter of fabric, which measures approximately (18 x 22)
99
..2 squares
56
..2 ½ squares
42
..3 squares
30
..3 ½ squares
20
..4 squares
16
..4 ½ squares
12
..5squares
9
..6 squares
6
..6 ½ squares
4
7 squares
4
8 squares
4
9 squares