U.S./EUROPEAN NEEDLE SIZE CONVERSION AND RECOMMENDED FABRIC WEIGHT
USES FOR VARIOUS NEEDLE TYPES
NEEDLE/THREAD RECOMMENDATIONS
For more detailed information, see The Art of Classic Quiltmaking, Chapter 4.
STANDARD SIZES OF PRECUT FABRICS
Names, sizes, and quantities can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
11˝ × 18˝ pieces: fat eighths
18˝ × 21˝ pieces: fat quarters
2½˝ × 2½˝ squares: Mini Charm Squares
5˝ × 5˝ squares: Charm Squares and Bali Snaps
5½˝ × 21˝ strips: Twice the Charm
1½˝ × width-of-fabric strips: Honey Buns
2½˝ × width-of-fabric strips: Roll Ups, Jelly Rolls, Rolie Polies, Happy Rolls, Stone Strips, Treat Strips, Bali Pops, and Design Rolls
5˝ × width-of-fabric strips: Dessert Rolls
10˝ × 10˝ squares: Layer Cakes, Bali Crackers, Tonga Treats, 10˝ Stackers, 10˝ Squares
6˝ × 6˝ × 8½˝ triangles: Turnovers
2˝ hexagons: Hexagons
6˝ hexagons: Honeycombs