What is a fat 1/8th?

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02-26-2010, 06:13 PM

Babzee

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I have heard several answers, but I'm not sure what a fat 1/8th is. Can someone tell me? :roll:

02-26-2010, 06:15 PM

Dragonfly Nana

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instead of 4.5" by 42 a fat 8th is 9" by 24" or 1/2 a fat 1/4

02-26-2010, 06:16 PM

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It would be a quarter cut of fabric cut in half (going same direction as the selvage) so it is 9x22.

HTH!
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02-26-2010, 07:20 PM

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Many places sell fat eighths measuring 18" x 11", so be sure to read the fine print to know what you're getting. I like the shorter-wider cuts better myself.

02-26-2010, 07:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ghostrider

Many places sell fat eighths measuring 18" x 11", so be sure to read the fine print to know what you're getting. I like the shorter-wider cuts better myself.

I agree, I have seen them different ways

02-27-2010, 04:51 AM

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One of our local stores cuts the fat eighth at a minimum 9" x 22".

But they really use the fat eighth basket for those 'oops!' cuts. I have gotten pieces up to 13" x 22". It's a bargain for miniature piecing!

02-27-2010, 12:33 PM

Babzee

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Thanks to everyone of you who replied. I was pretty sure my LQS was incorrect when they said it was 9x9", but I wanted to confirm it with people who really know what's going on. (I mean you.) Happy quilting!