Fat quarter
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002189
A pre-cut piece of fabric measuring approximately 18 by 22 inches, obtained by cutting a yard of fabric in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. This dimension provides a more versatile square shape compared to a standard quarter yard cut, which would be long and narrow. It is a common unit for quilting and patchwork projects.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002189 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: Fat Quarter; Spanish: fat quarter; French: fat quarter |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Textile production",
"translations": {
"de": "Fat Quarter",
"es": "fat quarter",
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