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Originally Posted by dixiechunk
Never gave it a thought...doesn't sound like enough fabric to worry about doing that much math! But seriously, now that you got me thinking...I would say a fat 1/8 is half of a FQ (cut perpendicular to the selvedge)or 9X21. Can't wait to see how this one plays out! Big smiley face.
Originally Posted by oldswimmer
Well, take heart....there are alot of people out there that have had that moment of not knowing.....AND, there may even be more uncertainty about a fat 1/8th.
I always thought a fat 1/8th was 18X11...what do you all say? :idea: That was a funny story about the spaghetti :mrgreen: I wonder if she was newlywed and still learning about such things...lol! |
If this is a quiz, I'll say two fat eights or 2 times 9 in.x22 in.
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I figure I am never to OLD to learn, and the saying "live and learn," thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Originally Posted by jeaninmaine
NO, you get two fat quarters out of a half yard. If you fold the half yard selvage to selvage and cut along the fold, you have 2 fat quarters. It's 18 x 22. It's still a quarter of a yard, just cut differently.
Unless you cut off the selvage before you cut your fabric in half - The FQ with selvage, is going to be a "want to be FQ" |
When I first started quilting, a friend took me to a quilt store and told me I should buy several fat quarters. I didn't put much thought into why they were called fat quarters. I just thought that was what they were called. Lucky for me, I was pretty naive because it never occurred to me that they were quarter yard fabrics.
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Originally Posted by Goldie
I have a great t-shirt that says: A fat quarter is not a body part! :D
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Got it years ago at a shop, but haven't seen one since. Wish I would since it is wearing out. :thumbdown:
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Just remember - a "fat quarter" is not a body part. (Quote from my husband.)
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What I get from this post is to always buy 1/2 yard then you will have 2 fat quarters one to use and one to stash or trade. Am I correct in this thinking? I never understood what the difference was so glad this was brought up today. (I am a newby) Take care.
Linda |
you learn something new everyday!
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