Resources

Reference Guide

A growing collection of charts, term definitions, and quick-reference guides for every craft.

Fat Quarter

A 1/4-yard piece cut crosswise then halved, measuring roughly 18" × 21", giving a chunkier rectangle than a traditional skinny quarter-yard.

Fat Eighth

A 1/8-yard piece cut similarly to a fat quarter, measuring roughly 9" × 21" or 11" × 18".

Charm Pack

A stack of square fabric cuts measuring exactly 5" × 5", usually containing 42 pieces from a matching collection.

Mini Charm Pack

A smaller square format measuring exactly 2.5" × 2.5", ideal for tiny patchwork pieces.

Layer Cake

A stack of large square fabric cuts measuring exactly 10" × 10", typically sold in packs of 40 to 42 sheets.

Jelly Roll / Design Roll

A bundle of fabric strips cut from selvage to selvage, measuring 2.5" wide × 44" long.

Honey Bun

A narrower strip bundle variant measuring exactly 1.5" wide × 44" long.

Turnover

A pack of triangular fabric cuts made by slicing a 6" square exactly in half diagonally.

Panel

A single, large printed sheet of fabric meant to be used as a whole centerpiece rather than cut up.