A specialized cut of quilting cotton created by taking a half-yard of fabric and cutting it in half across the width. While a standard quarter-yard is a long, narrow strip measuring 9 by 44 inches, this cut yields a roughly 18-by-22-inch rectangle. The squarer shape allows crafters to cut larger motifs and wider pieces than a traditional linear quarter-yard.
Heard on the job
I picked up a bundle of fat quarters at the shop to use for the quilt backing.
Insider tip
Buying these pre-cut bundles is the easiest way to build a fabric stash with a wide variety of coordinating prints without buying full yards.