Exactly how many 5 squares in a fat quarter?
If you're staring at a pile of fabric and wondering how many 5 squares in a fat quarter you can actually chop up, the quick answer is 12. It's one of those bits of quilting trivia that stays tucked in your brain once you've done it a few times, but if you're new to the craft or just haven't cut into a fat quarter in a while, it's easy to second-guess yourself. You've got this beautiful piece of fabric, and the last thing you want to do is make a wrong cut and end up with a bunch of useless scraps instead of those perfect five-inch "charm" squares you need for your project. ...