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Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Cuts

September 20, 2015 by AllFreeSewing 33 Comments


National Sewing Month 2015

Today we are bringing you a pair of handy infographics that are perfect for the quilters out there.  First, learn 10 ways to cut a fat quarter, so you won’t waste a single scrap of that coveted piece of fabric.  Just in case you have ever wondered “how many squares can I cut from a fat quarter?” you’ll never have to wonder anymore.

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10 Ways to Cut a Fat Quarter

  1. Six 6.5″ squares
  2. Nine 6″ squares
  3. Twelve 5.5″ squares
  4. Twelve 5″ squares
  5. Sixteen 4.5″ squares
  6. Twenty 4″ squares
  7. Thirty 3.5″ squares
  8. Forty-two 3″ squares
  9. Fifty-Six 2.5″ squares
  10. Ninety-Nine 2″ squares

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Have you ever wondered about those pre-cut bundles of fabric that you see at the store?  Use this free printable explain everything for you.  Print it out and you’ll always have the information handy.

  • Fat Quarter
    Purchased either individually or as a bundle of coordinating fabrics, a fat quarter is 18″ x  1/2 Width of Fabric
  • Fat Eight
    A fat eighth is HALF of a fat quarter.  9″ x  1/2 Width of Fabric
  • Charm Pack
    A bundle of coordinating 5×5″ squares, ready to go for piecing that quilt.
  • Jelly Roll
    This is a roll of fabric (sometimes folded, depending on the manufacturer) cut 2.5″ x Width of Fabric.  Many coordinating fabrics are combined, making this a great deal for a quilter who wants variety.
  • Layer Cake
    For those who need versatility in being able to choose the size of your cuts but still want the variety that a fabric bundle offers, this bundle of 10×10″ pre-cut fabrics is for you.

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Each of these images, when clicked, will open in a new window, ready for you to print and pin up next to your cutting table, so you’ll never forget everything you need to know about pre-cut fabrics.

What size pre-cut do you use most often?

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  1. Kathy E. says

    September 20, 2015 at 1:36 am

    Thanks for the handy charts! I prefer to use fat quarters when buying pre-cuts. They can be cut into strips, squares or even applique patterns. Always easy to handle too!

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  2. Chris says

    September 20, 2015 at 3:29 am

    I really like jelly rolls. Seems like I have more patterns for this precut.

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  3. Gail Beam says

    September 20, 2015 at 4:45 am

    I like to use the precuts for machine applique.

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  4. Rebecca Peterson says

    September 20, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Thank you for gathering all the handy charts for precut bundles. This, and others comments, are helpful. I didn’t know the difference between the packs.

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  5. Rita Long says

    September 20, 2015 at 10:57 am

    I like the hand outs.

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  6. Jean Wylie says

    September 20, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Love this reference chart! I’ve never worked with fat quarters, but I will be now. Not a quilter yet but I do doll & children’s clothes/ toys & fat quarters could work! Chart will be very handy for me

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  7. Cheryl K says

    September 20, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    So far, the only precuts that I’ve used have been fat quarters.

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  8. Mom C says

    September 20, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    I love fat quarters but I generally buy layer cakes. I can make a good sized quilt with an entire collection and if I don’t want to have little bits and pieces left over the layer cake works for me.Thanks

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  9. Sandy K says

    September 20, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    I have only used fat quarters.

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  10. Vicki H says

    September 20, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    I have used charms and fat quarters. I love fat quarters best, can never have too many.

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  11. Carmen says

    September 20, 2015 at 3:57 pm

    I have only ever made crazy quilts out of found scraps so I don’t have a go to pre cut.
    The charts are going to help me when I jump in to actual quilting.
    Thank you

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  12. Delaine says

    September 20, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    I use fat quarters the most. Thanks!

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  13. Catherine Cozart says

    September 20, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    I live in a small town. I was in my local store the other day and they had a new display with about half the sizes you me mentioned. I finally get to find out which sixes I like instead of being by the yard or searching through remnants.

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  14. JanetB says

    September 20, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    I love layer cakes. You can put a print and solid layer cake together and get a big quilt pretty quick. Thanks for the great charts!

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  15. Barbara Wayne says

    September 20, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    My understanding is that a fat quarter measures 18″ x 22″ NOT 18″ x WOF and that a fat eighth measures 9″ x 22″ NOT 9″ x WOF. These measurements are misstated in both the body of the article and in the printable chart and could be very misleading to those new to the quilting or pre-cut world. Good idea but not correctly stated.

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  16. Renee says

    September 20, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Correct measurement for a fat quarter is 18″ x 21″

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  17. Linda Webster says

    September 20, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    I use fat quarters mostly. I like having enough fabric for larger projects as well as smaller ones.

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  18. Sandra Haak says

    September 20, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    In your chart on measurements a fat quarter is listed as 18″ X WOF, that is wrong WOF is usually about 42-44″, so a fat quarter is 18″ X 22″ or 9″ X WOF. Also the fat eighth is listed as 9″ X WOF, that is wrong that should be 4.5″ X WOF or 9″ X 22″. Thank-you for correcting this!

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  19. Dawn Jones says

    September 20, 2015 at 11:48 pm

    I have only used fat quarters, but I want to try a jelly roll. Have a great day!

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  20. Diane says

    September 21, 2015 at 2:33 am

    I use fat quarters mostly.

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  21. Linda Barnes says

    September 21, 2015 at 4:18 am

    Thanks for the charts, they will come in handy. I usually buy fat quarters, and jelly rolls, But I prefer yardage. That way I have more than enough and build up more stash. Not that I really need it. LOL Smile everyone.

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  22. Ramona says

    September 21, 2015 at 4:40 am

    I use FQ to do piecing.

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  23. Trisha says

    September 21, 2015 at 9:40 am

    You have a misprint in your fat quarter chart; a fq is 18 inches x 1/2 wof, usually 22 inches. And a fat eighth is also x 1/2 wof. I’m sure it was just a typo.
    Thank you for all you post, I love site!

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  24. Cathleen says

    September 21, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Fat Quarters…

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  25. Renea says

    September 21, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I like all the precuts but I think my favorite are the Charm Packs. Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  26. Donna Lee says

    September 21, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    I’ve only used charm packs so far, but have a fat quarter bundle waiting to try.

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  27. silvya mihaylova says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    I use fat quarters the most. Thanks!

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  28. Allison CB says

    September 22, 2015 at 9:22 pm

    I love fat quarters best but nice to know how many other things can be cut from one! I like jelly rolls too!

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  29. Lindawithani says

    September 23, 2015 at 12:48 am

    I use all the precuts and love them all! I just finished a quilting project using jelly roll strips, and hope to use a layer cake for my next project! I have lots of each size in my stash!

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  30. nan duffer says

    September 23, 2015 at 1:30 am

    Have never had occasion to use precuts.

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  31. Chris says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:33 am

    I use jelly rolls the most. I have a lot of patterns for these.

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  32. Debra Kay Neiman says

    September 25, 2015 at 11:14 pm

    Fat quarters are the best! crystalbluern at onlineok dot com

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  33. staci lee says

    May 25, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    Fat Eighth is a FAT half of a Fat Quarter = 11 x 18 would be a FAT half of a FQ that measures 18 x 22.

    Reply

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