Informational Tips on Fabric Sizes.
Names for cuts of fabric may sound funny to some… But yummy to the fabric loving Quilter.
Yard cut = 36″x width of fabric (usually 42″ some 44″)
Half yard cut = 18″x width of fabric
Quarter yard cut = 9″x width of fabric
Fat quarter = 18″x 21″or 22″
A fat quarter is half of a half yard cut.
Fat quarter bundle is multiple coordinated fat quarters tied together.
Jelly Roll = 2 1/2″ strips width of fabric. (Usually 32 to 42 ct.)
Junior Jelly Roll = 20 ct. 2 1/2″ strips width of fabric.
Honey Bun = 40 ct. 1 1/2″ strips width of fabric.
Charms = 5″ squares found in bundle of 28 to 48 count.
Mini Charms = 2 1/2″ squares usually 42 ct.
Layer Cake = 10″ squares usually 42 ct.
Junior Layer Cake = 20 ct. 10″ squares
Jolly Bar = a 42 ct. fabric roll of 5″x10″ By Moda fabric.
And for the I need the whole bolt quilters.
Bolt of fabric = on average 12 to 18 yards of fabric.
Width of fabric = w.o.f.
A Salvage to salvage cut is from one side to the other side cut of fabric or a w.o.f. cut of fabric.
Happy Quilting !

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