-> Hi Quilters, 
->  
-> Need to have my education continued. 
->  
-> Please explain what a fat quarter is and how it got its name. 
 
A fat quarter is a cut of fabric that measures 18x22".  You get a fat
quarter by  
taking a half yard of material and cutting it in half lengthwise instead of
widthwise. 
The reaason that you would want a FQ over a 1/4th yard is that when you are
cutting pieces (using templates) you can cut more pieces out of a fq than a
1/4 yard.  If you are using strips though the 1/4 yard works just as well or
better. 
The reason it is called a fat quarter is because it is a short, FAT version
of a 1/4 yard.  :)  At least that is why I think it got the name!  There is
also fat eights which are 1/4 yard cuts cut in half widthwise.  These are
done for the same reason as the fat quarters. 
->  
-> Why would you get a FQ instead of the usual 1/4; 1/2; 3/4 or even 1 yard 
length 
-> of fabric? 
->  
-> Thanks for your help. 
 
No problem! 
 
Pat 
 
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