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

Thanks so much - I put all these useful tips in a folder called measurements on my computer

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***.

Nice - thanks!

Thanks for the info !

selvages are not used are they?

Yes, This can be done. Depends on where you buy you fat quarters. Thanks:)

Not on my quilts!

I dont use selvages on my quilt either

Thanks so much for this. I think I'll laminate it and carry it with me all the time. So often I'm out, see a fat quarter I really like and wish I knew what I could do with a few of them, just for fun. Now I have a handy guide. Thanks for thinking of us!

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You rarely get 22" in a fat quarter -- in fact I find that after squaring and trimming selvages I am lucky to have 21.5x17.5 left. Normally, if the shop is making the fat quarters, they cut a 1/2 yard and then cut across the fold so you loose 1/8-1/4" before you even get the fat quarter. I usually count on 17x20 when I making my calculations.

this is good information to have. thanx

I did put in "my" calculations for the yield from a 17 x 20 "FQ"

Doesn't seem like anyone noticed, though!

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for all the info.

I did, because I've encountered more "short" cutting than not, so I've learned to underestimate my squares. That way, I'm not caught short of fabric.

Thanks, everyone, for your comments!

ThANK YOU! I'm saving this one.