FQ
Sewingfat quarter of fabric
Description
An FQ, or Fat Quarter, is a pre-cut fabric piece measuring approximately 18 by 22 inches, used in quilting to offer a wider usable surface area than a standard quarter-yard strip.
Detailed explanation
A Fat Quarter (FQ) represents a specific fabric cut designed to maximize utility for patchwork. Unlike a standard quarter yard—which is a narrow 9-inch strip across the full fabric width—a yard is cut lengthwise and then split again to create a rectangle measuring approximately 18 inches by 22 inches. This squarer shape allows quilters to cut larger blocks and shapes that would not fit on a traditional long quarter-yard cut.