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PatternMakr is an all-in-one digital studio for modern quilters. From interactive pattern design to quick fabric math and a community block library, we're building your cozy new home for piecing and quilting.

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Interactive Pattern Studio

Custom quilt block designer with real-time colorway switching & grid sizing.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Math Suite

Instant precision math for yardage, HST trimming, bias binding & precut fabrics.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Block Library

Curated collection of traditional & modern blocks with piecing diagrams.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Radio & BOM

Ambient sewing music channels, daily block challenges & community showcases.

Coming Sept 25
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Quilting Dictionary

Width of Fabric (WOF)

Fabric
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The measurement across a bolt of fabric from selvage to selvage, typically about 42–44".

Width of Fabric (WOF)

Illustrated reference guide for Fabric concepts and patch assembly.

Also see

SelvageBolt

More Fabric terms

Keep exploring the glossary.

BiasThe 45-degree diagonal orientation relative to the fabric grain, offering maximum stretch and flexibility.BoltThe large roll a fabric is sold on at the store.Charm PackA precut bundle of 5" fabric squares, usually one of each print in a fabric collection.Directional PrintA fabric print with an obvious up/down orientation (like stripes or text) that needs extra care when cutting pieces.Fat EighthHalf of a fat quarter, roughly 9" × 21".Fat QuarterA quarter yard of fabric cut to roughly 18" × 21" instead of the standard 9" × 42", giving a more useful shape for cutting patches.

Put it into practice

Block LibraryBrowse classic pieced blocks and their history.Pattern MakerDrag blocks onto a grid to design your own quilt top.Yardage CalculatorWork out exactly how much fabric your quilt needs.
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