If I only read the Board before calling three quilt stores! I was going by the 18x11 measurement listed. You will get a bigger cut. My LQS store said its best to cut a fat quarter then cut that piece again by turning the fabric. The directions that were given to me were: fold the material as it comes off the bolt (salvage to salvage) measure over 18" and cut. Now with that piece turn it so the cut edges are once again in front of you salvages on either the right or left and measure over 11" making sure not to measure the salvage in if you haven't cut it off. I was told to cut in 11" pieces and you got your 18x11! They sure make it sound so easy and it really is. However I got three cuts this way because I was an inch short of making the last one 11! It was funny to call a quilt store and get different measurements on a fat eight! I'm going to stick to this way and save the extra for binding or the scrap box!