It seems like it’s only been a few years since I figured out
what a “fat quarter” is…
(fabric 18” x 22” =
which is one quarter of a yard cut “fat”)
Before researching for this article, I had been so confused
hearing references to “jelly roll” “honey bun” “layer cake” … are these things
we should eat while creating quilts???
Jelly Roll |
No! But, I guess one can, but don’t forget to wash the hands
before handling fabric!
Honey Bun |
Layer Cakes |
Manufacturers have once again come up with these yummy
sounding things, and more, to make creating quilts easier!
Talking about fabric here!
The pre-cut fabrics are 100% cotton – which is a must in
creating the quilts I’m talking about this month!
I found a few websites that lists sometimes the yummy
sounding names and gives their measurement – something I’ve wondered about for
a long time now! I’ve watched many YouTube videos with the instructor using
something like a “Layer Cake” but had no idea how to transfer that particular
size into yardage – which is what I usually buy, or have on hand ~ yards and
yards of fabric!
At least now, with the following list I’m sharing from Art Gallery Fabrics, when I see instructions for a “layer cake” quilt top, I
can do some simple math to figure out how much yardage I’ll need!
At Moda Bake Shop
(Moda fabrics), oh, they added “Turnovers” and “Sweet Box” – anyone hungry yet?
They have some interesting “cheat sheets” to print out for quick reference! I
highly recommend taking the time to do this!
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