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Fat Quarter Bundles – Precut Quilting Fabric

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4th & Main Favorites Fat Quarter Bundle Scott Flanagan for Banyan Batiks
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12 Days of Christmas Fat Quarter Bundle Nancy Halvorsen for Benartex
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Caramel and Coffee by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Caramel and Coffee by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Fields of Joy by by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Fields of Joy by by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Fun Fuchsia by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Fun Fuchsia by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Gorgeous Graphite by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Gorgeous Graphite by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Naturally Beautiful by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Naturally Beautiful by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Perfectly Pink by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Perfectly Pink by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Pristine Purple by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Pristine Purple by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Reach for the Sky by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Reach for the Sky by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Red Ruby Lipstick by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Red Ruby Lipstick by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Sunshine and Smiles by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Sunshine and Smiles by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Tangerine Sunrise by Hoffman Fabrics
1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Tangerine Sunrise by Hoffman Fabrics
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1895 Bali Batik Fat Quarter Bundle – Teal Treasures by Hoffman Fabrics
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A Dark and Scary Night Fat Quarter Bundle Michael McKinney for QT Fabrics
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A Haunting We Will Go Fat Quarter Bundle Morris Creative for QT Fabrics
A Haunting We Will Go Fat Quarter Bundle Morris Creative for QT Fabrics
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A Hundred Acre Spring Fat Quarter Bundle by W.A. Dodge for Studio E Fabrics
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A Perfect Winter Fat Quarter Bundle Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake Designs
A Perfect Winter Fat Quarter Bundle Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake Designs
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A Rose is a Rose Fat Quarter Bundle The Smithsonian for Marcus Fabrics
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ABCs of Love Fat Quarter Bundle Nina Stajner for Dear Stella Designs
ABCs of Love Fat Quarter Bundle Nina Stajner for Dear Stella Designs
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Abide Fat Quarter Bundle Brenda Riddle Designs for Moda Fabrics
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Abide Fat Quarter Bundle Brenda Riddle Designs for Moda Fabrics
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Acorn & Amber Fat Quarter Bundle Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs
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Adorn Fat Quarter Bundle Makower UK for Andover Fabrics
Adorn Fat Quarter Bundle Makower UK for Andover Fabrics
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Always and Forever Fat Quarter Bundle Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics
Always and Forever Fat Quarter Bundle Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics
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Amazing Grace Fat Quarter Bundle QT Fabrics
Amazing Grace Fat Quarter Bundle QT Fabrics
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Ambrosia Fat Quarter Bundle by Timeless Treasures Fabrics
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America 250 Years Fat Quarter Bundle + Panel Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
America 250 Years Fat Quarter Bundle + Panel Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics
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American Country Fat Quarter Bundle Morris Creative for QT Fabrics
American Country Fat Quarter Bundle Morris Creative for QT Fabrics
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American Heartland Fat Quarter Bundle Northcott Fabrics
American Heartland Fat Quarter Bundle Northcott Fabrics
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American Treasures Fat Quarter Bundle Morris Creative Group for QT Fabrics
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American Valor Fat Quarter Bundle by Cheryl Haynes for Benartex
American Valor Fat Quarter Bundle by Cheryl Haynes for Benartex
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Americana Fat Quarter Bundle Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
Americana Fat Quarter Bundle Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
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Americana Minis Fat Quarter Bundle by P&B Textiles
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Amethyst Meadow Fat Quarter Bundle by Paula Barnes for Marcus Fabrics
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Ampersand Fat Quarter Bundle Zen Chic for FreeSpirit Fabrics
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An American Tale Fat Quarter Bundle by Deborah Edwards for Northcott Fabrics
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Anacapa Isle Fat Quarter Bundle Nancy Rink for Andover Fabrics
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Arctic Sparkle Batiks - Diamond Fat Quarter Bundle by Riley Blake Designs
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Arctic Sparkle Batiks - Emerald Fat Quarter Bundle by Riley Blake Designs
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Arctic Sparkle Batiks - Ruby Fat Quarter Bundle by Riley Blake Designs
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Arctic Sparkle Batiks - Sapphire Fat Quarter Bundle by Riley Blake Designs
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Ashby Fat Quarter Bundle by Lisa Debee Schiller for Henry Glass Fabrics
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Ashmere Fat Quarter Bundle Minki Kim for Riley Blake Designs
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Aunt Grace Loves U Fat Quarter Bundle Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics
Aunt Grace Loves U Fat Quarter Bundle Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics
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Aunt Grace Vintage Vibe Fat Quarter Bundle Judie Rothermel for Marcus Fabrics
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Autumn Breeze Fat Quarter Bundle Nancy Halvorsen for Benartex
Autumn Breeze Fat Quarter Bundle Nancy Halvorsen for Benartex
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Autumn Cats Fat Quarter Bundle Peggy Collins for Benartex
Autumn Cats Fat Quarter Bundle Peggy Collins for Benartex
11 Fat Quarters included
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Autumn Leaves Fat Quarter Bundle Jennifer Bosworth for Riley Blake Designs
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Backroad Blooms Fat Quarter Bundle by The Quilted Cow for Andover Fabrics
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Baked with Love Fat Quarter Bundle Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
Baked with Love Fat Quarter Bundle Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs
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Baking Spirits Bright Fat Quarter Bundle by Northcott Fabrics
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Bali Batiks - Cinnamon Spice Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks - Cinnamon Spice Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
13 Fat Quarters Included
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Bali Batiks - Coffee Shoppe Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks - Coffee Shoppe Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
18 Fat Quarters Included
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Bali Batiks - Deep Blue Reefs Fat Quarter Bundle by Hoffman Fabrics
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15 Fat Quarters Included
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Bali Batiks - Ember Glow Fat Quarter Bundle by Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks - Ember Glow Fat Quarter Bundle by Hoffman Fabrics
15 Fat Quarters included
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Bali Batiks - Fuchsia Bloom Fat Quarter Bundle by Hoffman Fabrics
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Bali Batiks - Jewel Noir Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks - Jewel Noir Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
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Bali Batiks - Morning Glory Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks - Morning Glory Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
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Bali Batiks - Morning Glory Fat Quarter Bundle by Hoffman Fabrics
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Bali Batiks - Tickled Pink Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks - Tickled Pink Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
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Bali Batiks - Tree Top View Fat Quarter Bundle by Hoffman Fabrics
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Bali Batiks - Violet Waves Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks - Violet Waves Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
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Bali Batiks Fall Into You Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks Fall Into You Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
11 Fat Quarters included
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Bali Batiks Huckleberry Haven Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks Huckleberry Haven Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
17 Fat Quarters included
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Bali Batiks Sundown Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
Bali Batiks Sundown Fat Quarter Bundle Hoffman Fabrics
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Ballerina Fusion Fat Quarter Bundle Art Gallery Fabrics
Ballerina Fusion Fat Quarter Bundle Art Gallery Fabrics
10 Fat Quarters Included
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Basically Black + White Fat Quarter Bundle Patrick Lose for Northcott Fabrics
Basically Black + White Fat Quarter Bundle Patrick Lose for Northcott Fabrics
11 Fat Quarters Included
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Basket Full of Blessings Fat Quarter Bundle Catherine Bartoli for Henry Glass Fabrics
Basket Full of Blessings Fat Quarter Bundle Catherine Bartoli for Henry Glass Fabrics
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Baskets of Autumn Blessings Fat Quarter Bundle Art Loft for Studio E Fabrics
Baskets of Autumn Blessings Fat Quarter Bundle Art Loft for Studio E Fabrics
16 Fat Quarters Included
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Baubles & Balsam Fat Quarter Bundle Kim Diehl for Henry Glass Fabrics
Baubles & Balsam Fat Quarter Bundle Kim Diehl for Henry Glass Fabrics
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Beach Wonders Fat Quarter Bundle Katie Pertiet for Clothworks
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Bear Hugs and Kisses Fat Quarter Bundle by W.A. Dodge for Studio E Fabrics
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What Is a Fat Quarter?

A fat quarter is a precut piece of fabric measuring approximately 18" × 21".

It contains the same amount of fabric as a traditional quarter yard, but the proportions are completely different.

A standard quarter-yard cut is typically:

9" × approximately 42–44"

That creates a long, narrow strip.

A fat quarter is created by cutting a half yard of fabric and then dividing it in half across the fold, producing two pieces that measure approximately:

18" × 21"

The amount of fabric is essentially the same as a traditional quarter yard.

The difference is the shape.

And that wider shape is exactly why quilters fell in love with fat quarters.

Why Is It Called a Fat Quarter?

The word “fat” refers to the shape, not to getting more fabric.

A traditional quarter yard measures about:

9" × width of fabric

A fat quarter measures about:

18" × 21"

Both represent approximately one-quarter yard of fabric.

The traditional cut is long and narrow.

The fat quarter is shorter and wider.

That wider rectangle gives quilters much more flexibility when cutting larger squares, rectangles, triangles, appliqué shapes, and patchwork pieces.

That's why this simple change in how the fabric is cut became so popular.

How Is a Fat Quarter Cut?

To create fat quarters, begin with a half yard of fabric.

A half yard measures approximately:

18" × the width of fabric

When that piece is cut in half across the fold, it creates two fat quarters measuring approximately:

18" × 21"

We use 21 inches as the practical measurement because usable fabric width can vary slightly from one manufacturer to another.

Some fabrics may give you closer to 22 inches, but 21 inches is a safer working measurement.

So one half-yard yields:

2 fat quarters

And one full yard yields:

4 fat quarters

Fat Quarter vs. Regular Quarter Yard

The difference is entirely about proportion.

A traditional quarter yard:

9" × approximately 42–44"

A fat quarter:

18" × approximately 21"

Both contain approximately the same amount of fabric.

But the fat quarter's wider shape is much more practical for many quilting applications.

Imagine you're cutting a pumpkin appliqué that needs to be 12 inches tall.

A regular quarter yard is only 9 inches in one direction, so that shape simply won't fit.

A fat quarter gives you approximately 18 inches in that direction, making it much more useful for larger appliqué pieces and quilt blocks.

That's the real genius of the fat quarter.

Why Quilters Love Fat Quarters

Fat quarters became one of the most popular quilting precuts because they offer an ideal balance between variety and usable fabric size.

They're large enough to cut meaningful quilt pieces, but small enough that a bundle can include many different fabrics from a collection.

That gives quilters access to a broad assortment without requiring half yards or full yards of every print.

Fat quarters are ideal for:

  • Patchwork quilts

  • Appliqué

  • Quilt blocks

  • Scrappy quilts

  • Sampler quilts

  • Baby quilts

  • Throw quilts

  • Table runners

  • Wall hangings

  • Pillows

  • Bags

  • Home décor

  • Seasonal projects

  • Handmade gifts

And because fat quarters are approximately 18" × 21", they offer much more cutting flexibility than smaller standardized precuts.

What Is a Fat Quarter Bundle?

A Fat Quarter Bundle is a coordinated group of fat quarter cuts, often featuring fabrics from the same collection.

Instead of purchasing individual fat quarters one at a time, a bundle gives you a ready-made assortment of prints and colors that were designed to work together.

The exact number of fat quarters in a bundle varies depending on the size of the fabric collection.

Some collections may contain a modest number of prints, while others may include dozens.

Always check the individual product description for the exact piece count.

Fat Quarter Bundles are especially appealing because they can provide enough fabric variety to create a substantial quilt while still giving you a generous amount of each individual print.

Can You Make a Whole Quilt from a Fat Quarter Bundle?

Often, yes.

Many quilt patterns are designed specifically around Fat Quarter Bundles and can use one bundle as the primary fabric source for the quilt top.

Depending on the size and design of the quilt, you may need to add:

  • Background fabric

  • Sashing

  • Borders

  • Binding

  • Backing

Some patterns use the fat quarters for nearly the entire quilt top, while others combine them with coordinating yardage.

That flexibility is one reason Fat Quarter Bundles are so popular.

You get enough fabric from each print to do meaningful cutting, while still enjoying the variety of an entire coordinated collection.

Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns

Have a bundle and need a project?

Shabby Fabrics has a dedicated collection of Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns designed specifically to make effective use of fat quarter precuts.

These patterns take the guesswork out of determining whether your fabrics are large enough for the required cutting.

Depending on the design, a pattern may call for a specific number of fat quarters plus additional yardage for backgrounds, borders, binding, or backing.

Pairing a bundle with a Fat Quarter-friendly pattern is one of the easiest ways to turn a beautiful fabric collection into a finished quilt.

31 Fat Quarter-Friendly Projects with Free Video Tutorials

Need inspiration before deciding what to make?

Shabby Fabrics has created 31 Fat Quarter Friendly Projects with free step-by-step video tutorials designed to show just how much you can do with this versatile precut.

Explore our Fat Quarter Friendly Projects for creative quilting and sewing ideas that make excellent use of fat quarters.

These projects go beyond simply showing you a finished sample. Our tutorials patiently walk through techniques and construction so you can see how the project comes together, learn helpful tips along the way, and sew with greater confidence.

Some projects also include free downloadable patterns, making it even easier to gather your fat quarters and start sewing.

Whether you're looking for a quilt, home décor, gift idea, table project, bag, or smaller sewing project, these Fat Quarter-friendly tutorials provide practical ways to turn the fabric already in your stash into something beautiful.

Free Precut Projects & DIY Fabric Crafts

Fat quarters are only one part of the wonderful world of precut fabrics.

Shabby Fabrics also offers an extensive library of Precut Quilt Projects & DIY Fabric Crafts featuring creative ways to sew with popular precut formats.

These free educational resources can help you discover projects for Fat Quarters, Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and other precuts while learning new techniques through step-by-step instruction.

If you have a precut bundle sitting in your sewing room and aren't sure what to make, this is a wonderful place to start.

Fat Quarters Are Excellent for Appliqué

Fat quarters are especially useful for Appliqué Patterns.

Appliqué often requires relatively small amounts of many different fabrics, but the individual shapes may still be fairly large.

That's where the fat quarter format shines.

Because a fat quarter gives you approximately 18" × 21", you have room to cut flowers, leaves, animals, pumpkins, lettering, decorative motifs, and other appliqué pieces that simply wouldn't fit into a traditional 9-inch-wide quarter yard.

That makes fat quarters a favorite choice for appliqué makers who want variety without purchasing large amounts of every fabric.

Fat Quarters for Patchwork Quilts

Fat quarters are equally at home in patchwork.

Their generous size allows them to be cut into:

  • Squares

  • Rectangles

  • Strips

  • Triangles

  • Half-square triangle units

  • Flying geese

  • Block components

  • Borders

  • Accent pieces

Because bundles are already coordinated, you can achieve the visual variety of a scrappy quilt while maintaining a cohesive color palette.

That's especially helpful when you're working with a large collection and want the finished quilt to feel varied but intentional.

Fat Quarter Bundles for Beginners

Fat quarters can be excellent for beginning quilters.

Unlike smaller standardized precuts, they still give the maker room to learn basic cutting skills.

At the same time, the fabrics are already coordinated, removing some of the uncertainty around choosing colors and prints.

A beginner can select a Fat Quarter-friendly pattern or follow one of our free Fat Quarter-friendly video tutorials and focus on learning essential techniques such as:

  • Accurate rotary cutting

  • Seam allowance

  • Chain piecing

  • Pressing

  • Matching seams

  • Block assembly

  • Quilt-top construction

Because fat quarters offer so much flexibility, they can grow with a maker's skills.

Fat Quarter Bundles from Favorite Fabric Manufacturers

Fat Quarter Bundles are offered by many of quilting's most popular fabric manufacturers.

Shabby Fabrics carries bundles from leading brands and designers across a wide variety of styles and themes, including traditional, seasonal, batik, modern, floral, children's, metallic, patriotic, holiday, and more.

You'll find Fat Quarter Bundles from manufacturers such as Moda Fabrics, Riley Blake Designs, QT Fabrics, Studio E, Hoffman Fabrics, Makower UK, and many others.

That breadth makes Fat Quarter Bundles one of the easiest ways to explore a favorite designer or collection in depth.

Seasonal Fat Quarter Bundles

Fat Quarter Bundles are especially fun for seasonal sewing because they give you a coordinated assortment of fabrics around a particular color palette or theme.

Explore bundles for:

  • Christmas

  • Halloween

  • Autumn

  • Winter

  • Spring

  • Patriotic projects

  • Nursery quilts

  • Children's quilts

  • Florals

  • Batiks

  • Shabby chic styles

  • Metallic collections

A seasonal Fat Quarter Bundle can become a quilt, table runner, wall hanging, pillow, bag, or another project that returns to your home year after year.

Batik Fat Quarter Bundles

Batik fabrics are especially beautiful in Fat Quarter Bundles because the format lets you enjoy a wide range of saturated colors and organic textures.

Collections such as 1895 Bali Batiks provide a rich palette for patchwork, appliqué, landscape quilts, geometric designs, and other projects where color is the star.

Because batiks often blend beautifully across a palette, Fat Quarter Bundles make it easy to create depth and movement without having to coordinate every fabric individually.

Fat Quarter Bundles vs. Fat Eighth Bundles

Fat Eighth Bundles offer approximately:

9" × 21" pieces

Fat quarters offer approximately:

18" × 21" pieces

So a fat quarter contains roughly twice as much fabric as a fat eighth.

Fat eighths are excellent when you want more variety and need relatively small amounts of each print.

Fat quarters are better when you need larger pieces, more cutting flexibility, or more fabric from each print.

Fat Quarter Bundles vs. Charm Packs

Charm Packs contain standardized 5" × 5" squares.

Fat quarters are much larger and allow the maker to decide how the fabric will be cut.

Choose a Charm Pack when your pattern is specifically designed around 5-inch squares.

Choose Fat Quarter Bundles when you want more flexibility in the sizes and shapes you can cut from each fabric.

Fat Quarter Bundles vs. Jelly Rolls

Jelly Rolls contain long 2½-inch strips.

Fat quarters provide a broad rectangle that can be subdivided into many different shapes.

Jelly Rolls are ideal for strip piecing and 2½-inch-strip patterns.

Fat quarters are ideal when you need more freedom in how each print is used.

Fat Quarter Bundles vs. Layer Cakes

Layer Cakes contain standardized 10" × 10" squares.

Fat quarters provide more fabric per piece and greater cutting flexibility.

Layer Cakes are ideal for patterns specifically written around 10-inch squares.

Fat Quarter Bundles are ideal when a pattern requires a variety of piece sizes or when you want to decide how to cut the fabrics yourself.

Build a Fabric Stash with Fat Quarter Bundles

Fat Quarter Bundles are also one of the best ways to build a useful quilting stash.

Each piece is large enough to be used in future quilts, appliqué, patchwork, bags, pillows, table projects, and other sewing.

Keep the bundle together for a coordinated project, or separate the pieces into your stash by color and use them over time.

Because fat quarters offer both substantial usable fabric and collection variety, they occupy a sweet spot between small precuts and full yardage.

Why Buy Fat Quarter Bundles from Shabby Fabrics?

Fat quarters are one of the most versatile precuts in quilting, and Shabby Fabrics offers an extensive selection from favorite designers, manufacturers, and fabric collections.

But we don't stop at selling the fabric.

We also offer Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns, 31 Fat Quarter Friendly Projects with free step-by-step video tutorials, free downloadable patterns for select projects, Precut Quilt Projects & DIY Fabric Crafts, and an extensive educational library to help you turn those fabrics into something beautiful.

We love fat quarters because they give quilters enough fabric to do something meaningful with each print without requiring large yardage purchases.

The approximately 18" × 21" shape is generous enough for patchwork, appliqué, blocks, bags, table runners, wall hangings, and full quilt tops, while coordinated bundles make fabric selection easy.

Pair your favorite bundle with a pattern, follow one of our free video tutorials, explore Appliqué Patterns, or simply add the collection to your stash and let inspiration come later.

For many quilters, the fat quarter truly is the precut that started it all—and still one of the most useful.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fat Quarters

What is a fat quarter?

A fat quarter is a precut piece of quilting fabric measuring approximately 18" × 21". It contains roughly the same amount of fabric as a traditional quarter yard but is cut into a wider, more useful shape.

Why is it called a fat quarter?

A traditional quarter yard is approximately 9" × the width of fabric. A fat quarter rearranges that same amount of fabric into a rectangle approximately 18" × 21", making it wider and more versatile for quilting.

What are the dimensions of a fat quarter?

A fat quarter typically measures approximately 18" × 21". Some fabrics may provide closer to 22 inches in width, but 21 inches is a safe working measurement.

Is a fat quarter the same amount of fabric as a quarter yard?

Yes, approximately. The difference is the shape of the cut.

How is a fat quarter cut?

A fat quarter is created from a half yard of fabric. The half yard is cut in half across the fold, producing two pieces measuring approximately 18" × 21".

How many fat quarters are in a yard?

One yard of standard quilting fabric can yield approximately four fat quarters.

How many fat quarters are in a half yard?

A half yard can yield approximately two fat quarters.

What is the difference between a fat quarter and a regular quarter yard?

A traditional quarter yard is approximately 9" × 42–44". A fat quarter is approximately 18" × 21". They contain about the same amount of fabric, but the fat quarter's wider shape is more useful for many quilt and appliqué pieces.

Can you make a quilt from a Fat Quarter Bundle?

Yes. Many quilt patterns are specifically designed around Fat Quarter Bundles. Depending on the quilt size and pattern, additional background, border, binding, or backing fabric may also be required.

Are fat quarters good for appliqué?

Yes. Fat quarters are excellent for appliqué because their approximately 18" × 21" size can accommodate larger shapes that would not fit within a traditional 9-inch-wide quarter-yard cut.

Are fat quarters good for patchwork?

Yes. Fat quarters can be cut into squares, rectangles, strips, triangles, and many other patchwork units, making them extremely versatile for pieced quilts.

Are fat quarters good for beginner quilters?

Yes. Fat quarters offer coordinated fabrics while still allowing beginners to practice cutting and fabric preparation. Pairing them with a Fat Quarter-friendly pattern or free tutorial can make the process especially approachable.

Does Shabby Fabrics have free Fat Quarter projects and tutorials?

Yes. Shabby Fabrics offers 31 Fat Quarter Friendly Projects with free step-by-step video tutorials, and select projects also include free downloadable patterns.

Where can I find free projects for precut fabrics?

Explore Shabby Fabrics' Precut Quilt Projects & DIY Fabric Crafts for free tutorials and project inspiration using Fat Quarters, Charm Packs, Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and other popular precuts.

What is a Fat Quarter Bundle?

A Fat Quarter Bundle is a coordinated group of fat quarter cuts, usually from the same fabric collection. The number of pieces varies depending on the size of the collection.

What is the difference between a fat quarter and a fat eighth?

A fat quarter is approximately 18" × 21", while a fat eighth is approximately 9" × 21". A fat quarter contains roughly twice as much fabric.

What is the difference between a Fat Quarter Bundle and a Charm Pack?

A Charm Pack contains 5" × 5" precut squares, while fat quarters are approximately 18" × 21" and can be cut into many different shapes and sizes.

Are there quilt patterns specifically designed for fat quarters?

Yes. Shabby Fabrics offers a dedicated selection of Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns written specifically for fat quarter precuts.

Where can I buy Fat Quarter Bundles online?

Shabby Fabrics carries an extensive selection of Fat Quarter Bundles from many leading quilting fabric manufacturers and designers, along with coordinating patterns, free tutorials, and project inspiration.