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The terms "fat eighth" and "fat quarter" are used to describe a piece of fabric that has been cut from the bolt from the selvage to the fold, and 1/8 or 1/4 yard long. Normally, fabric is 44" wide, from selvage to selvage, and a normal 1/8 yard would measure 4.5" X 44" and a 1/4 yard would measure 9" X 44". These dimensions don't allow you to make very big pieces. To solve this problem, the quilting stores will cut a fat eighth 22" (from the edge to the fold) X 9" long, and a fat quarter is 22" X 18". Since it is cut half as wide, and twice as long as a "normal" eighth or quarter, it has the same number of square inches, but is a much more usable shape.
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When was quilting first used?
The origins of quilting are unknown; quilting has been around for thousands of years. The earliest known depictions of quilting is on an ancient Egyptian statue, dated 3400 B.C.
What are the best quilting magazines?
There are a large number of quilting magazines available. Some of the best known include Quilt, Quilt Sample, Quits and More, McCalls Quilting, Quilting For You, The Quilter Magazine, American Patchwork & Quilting, Primitive Quilts and Quiltmakers 100 Blocks.
Is the word eight a noun in the sentence eight fat penguins?
In the phrase, 'eight fat penguins', the word eight is an adjective used to define the number of penguins. The number eight is a noun when it is used as a number, for example, 'the apartment is number eight', 'the eight of clubs', or 'eight plus two equals ten'. Please note that 'eight fat penguins' is not a sentence, there is no verb included.
What are the properties for quilting?
The question is difficult to answer, as "properties" is not a quilting term. However, quilting consists of three layers (top, batt, and back) secured together by stitching.
How does one learn how to make quilting fabric?
Getting quilting books for beginners can be really helpful. You can find lots of tips and ideas as well from reading blogs dedicated to quilting. You can also attend workshops for quilting for a better learning experience.
When was Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel created?
Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel was created in 1979.
What has the author Dolores A Hinson written?
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What has the author Cheryl Malkowski written?
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What has the author Barbara Johannah written?
Barbara Johannah has written: 'Quick quilting' -- subject(s): Quilting
What has the author Kay Bailey written?
Kay Bailey has written: 'The quilting stitchery' -- subject(s): Quilting
What is the duration of Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel?
The duration of Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel is 1620.0 seconds.
Where can one find keepsake quilting?
Keepsake Quilting is a retailer located on Main Street in Centre Harbor, New Hampshire. Keepsake Quilting also a strong Internet presence and sells a wide selection of quilting fabrics, patterns and supplies.
