Fashion & Textiles

Learn shoe lace designs with paths for straight-bar, ladder, lattice, and star-like patterns. Compare shoelace designs by fit, tension, length, and tying speed. Pick cool lace designs for shoes.

A fat quarter is usually about 18 by 22 inches in U.S. quilting cotton, but usable size can vary. See how it’s cut, how it differs from a quarter yard, and what to measure before sewing.