Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
You cut a half yard off the bolt and cut it in half along the fold. A fat quarter always measures 18 inches along the selvedge. The other measurement is half the width of the fabric.
Yep... the 22" measurement can vary as not all fabrics are 44" wide, I am finding more lately that are closer to 42"
You also do not cut off the selvedges, leaving them on is normal :D:D:D