Fat Quarter Breakdown
The Cotton Patch email had this listed today. If it is correct, should be a big help!
From a Fat Quarter which is18 x 22 inches. Although, these days there are also 18x21 inches, so check that!! 99 -- 2 Inch Squares 56 -- 2.5 Inch Squares 42 -- 3 Inch Squares 30 -- 3.5 Inch Squares 20 -- 4 Inch Squares 16 -- 4.5 Inch Squares 12 -- 5 Inch Squares 9 -- 6 Inch Squares |
I need to copy this information, thanks.............calla
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Thanks so much - I put all these useful tips in a folder called measurements on my computer
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Theoretically, those numbers should work.
From my experiences, I would count on the yields I have listed below - from a usable 17 x 20 area after washing (or a skimpy FQ) 80 - 2 inch squares (10 across x 8 high) 48 - 2.5 inch squares (8 across x 6 high) (If a usable 17.5 inches - 56 squares (8 across x 7 high) 30 - 3 inch squares (6 across x 5 high) 20 - 3.5 inch squares (5 across x 4 high) (If a usable 17.5 inches - 24 squares) 20 - 4 inch squares (5 across x 4 high) 12 - 4.5 inch squares (4 across x 3 high) 12 - 5 inch squares (4 across x 3 high) 9 - 5.5 inch squares (3 across x 3 high) 6 - 6 inch squares (3 across x 2 high) 6 - 6.5 inch squares (3 across x 2 high) 4 - 7 inch squares (2 across x 2 high) - (If fabric has 21 inch usable - 6 squares- 3 across x 2 high) 4 - 7.5 inch squares (2 across x 2 high) |
I would not rely on those numbers. Just looking at the first one - yes, you can get 99 2" squares from an 18x22 inch FQ, but only if you use every single inch, ***including selvages***.
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Nice - thanks!
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Thanks for the info !
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selvages are not used are they?
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Yes, This can be done. Depends on where you buy you fat quarters. Thanks:)
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Not on my quilts!
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