{ "id": "floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece", "sku": "floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece", "title": "Floral Cotton Patchwork Squares, 42 Piece Pack", "slug": "floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece", "price": 50.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "quilting-fabrics", "category_label": "Quilting Fabrics", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "200 g", "images": [ "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/main-floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece-2.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece-3.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece-4.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece-5.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece-6.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece-7.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/quilting-fabrics/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece-8.jpg" ], "description_short": "Start with 42 pre-cut cotton squares and spend more time arranging colours and sewing.", "description": "Less cutting before the creative part\n\nStarting a patchwork project can mean a lot of measuring before you sew a single seam. If you want several colours, there is also the task of choosing separate fabrics and cutting each one into useful pieces. Pre-cut squares give you another starting point.\n\nThis pack contains 42 floral cotton squares, each measuring 25 x 25 cm (9.8 x 9.8 in). You can spread them out, compare the prints and start planning a layout without first dividing a length of fabric into squares.\n\nThat does not remove every preparation step. You still need to measure, choose a pattern and check seam allowances. What it does offer is a defined set of pieces to work with, which can make the first stage feel more manageable.\n\nWhat you get in the bundle\n\nThe pack brings together six colour groups, with seven pieces in each. The colours are red, yellow, green, blue, pink and purple. All have a floral theme, so there is a common thread across the mix even when the shades differ.\n\nThe fabric is listed as 100% cotton. The product details also list a jacquard weave and a pack weight of 200 g. They do not state the fabric weight per square metre, so the pack weight should not be used to judge fabric thickness.\n\nThink of this as a cotton patchwork fabric bundle, not a complete project kit. The stated contents are the fabric squares. Any pattern, thread, backing or other supplies need to be planned separately.\n\nHow pre-cut squares work in patchwork\n\nA square can become a whole patch in a simple quilt top, or it can be the starting piece for smaller shapes. Which approach makes sense depends on your pattern and how much cutting you want to do.\n\nFor a straightforward layout, arrange whole squares in rows. This lets the floral prints remain a main part of the design. For more detailed floral quilt blocks, your pattern may ask you to cut the pieces into rectangles, triangles or smaller squares.\n\nAlways read the cutting instructions before starting. It is easier to spot that mismatch on paper than after several squares have been cut.\n\nWho this format suits\n\nPre-cut cotton fabric squares can suit a beginner who wants to practise joining pieces without first preparing every square from yardage. A simple design gives you room to focus on consistent seams and matching joins.\n\nThey can also suit a more experienced sewer who wants a floral selection for a planned block or a set of smaller projects. You do not have to use every piece in one item.\n\nThe main question is whether the size and print style fit the way you work. If your pattern needs long, unbroken panels, squares may be the wrong format. If it calls for small patches, they may be a useful place to begin.\n\nChoose the project before counting the pieces\n\nForty-two squares tells you the pack quantity, but it does not tell you the finished quilt size. That depends on the arrangement, seam allowances and any extra design elements.\n\nStart with the finished size you want, then work backwards through your pattern. Count the pieces needed for the main blocks and allow for any cutting that leaves offcuts. Borders or strips between blocks will need their own fabric.\n\nFor a first project, a smaller panel can be easier to plan than a large bed quilt. You might use floral patchwork fabric for a cushion front or part of a table runner. These give you a chance to work with the prints before committing to a larger design.\n\nAllow for seams and trimming\n\nThe stated 25 x 25 cm measurement is the starting square size, not the finished size after sewing. Every joined edge uses some fabric inside the seam.\n\nFollow the seam allowance in your pattern rather than guessing.\n\nMeasure the squares before you begin and check them against one another. If your pattern requires trimming, decide on a consistent working size first. This is especially important when combining this pack with quilt block fabric from your own collection. Two packs described in similar terms may still need checking before they are sewn together.\n\nArrange colour before reaching for the thread\n\nMixed colour fabric squares give you choices, but it helps to see them together. Lay out the pieces on a clean surface and step back from the arrangement.\n\nYou might place similar colours next to each other, or spread them across the design. A bright square can draw attention to one area, while a quieter print can give the eye somewhere to rest.\n\nTake a photo once you find an arrangement you like. That gives you a reference if the pieces are moved before sewing. It also lets you compare two layouts without relying on memory. Do this in useful natural light where possible, since screens and room lighting can affect how colours look.\n\nDecide whether to add plain fabric\n\nYou can plan around the floral pieces alone, but adding plain fabric from your own supplies is another option. It can separate busy prints or extend a design beyond the squares in the pack.\n\nBefore choosing a plain colour, look at the actual fabric rather than relying only on description photos. Pick out a shade you want to repeat, then compare samples if a close match matters.\n\nCheck more than colour when combining fabrics. Follow your pattern's advice on suitable fabric types and preparation. A pleasing colour match is only one part of making pieces work together in a finished item.\n\nSmall projects can use the pack well\n\nA quilt is not the only way to use quilting cotton squares. Smaller projects let you divide the bundle across several makes, each with a different colour mix.\n\nFor fabric for cushion covers, consider a pieced front with a separate back. Your pattern will determine the size, fastening and any extra materials. For pouches or other accessories, check whether lining or added support is needed.\n\nKeep useful offcuts once the main pieces are cut. They may suit decorative patches or later fabric scrap projects. Sort them by size or colour so they remain easy to use rather than becoming a tangled pile at the bottom of a sewing box.\n\nCheck the details that are not stated\n\nSome project decisions need information beyond fibre content and square size. The maker does not specify shrinkage rate, colourfastness or fabric weight per square metre.\n\nDo not assume those details from a photograph. If a pattern has strict fabric requirements, compare them with the available information before ordering. For a specialist use, ask about any missing detail that would affect your choice.\n\nThe same care applies to finished dimensions. If your project must fit an existing cushion insert or a fixed space, plan from the sewn measurements.\n\nCare and preparation before sewing\n\nInspect the pack before washing or cutting. Check the colours, count the pieces and make sure the fabric suits your planned use while it is still eligible for a change-of-mind return.\n\nThe listed care options are hand washing or dry cleaning. For hand washing, use cold water and try a small piece first. Avoid assuming that the whole bundle can be treated the same way as another cotton fabric you already own.\n\nIf your pattern recommends prewashing, allow for that preparation before final cutting. Test pressing on a small area too, since an exact iron setting is not given. Keep unused pieces clean, dry and out of direct sunlight.\n\nBuying for someone else\n\nA floral bundle can be a thoughtful choice for someone who likes sewing with colour. Before choosing it as a gift, consider whether they usually work with pre-cuts or prefer buying longer lengths for a specific pattern.\n\nThe 42-piece format gives the recipient a set of fabric to plan around, but it does not include everything needed for a project. Avoid presenting it as a complete quilt kit.\n\nIf you are unsure about their taste, check whether floral prints feature in their recent work. A fabric gift is more useful when its style fits the projects the person enjoys making.\n\nThe short version\n\nChoose these patchwork squares if you want 42 pre-cut floral cotton pieces in a mixed palette, each measuring 25 x 25 cm (9.8 x 9.8 in). Check your pattern, allow for seams and plan any extra supplies before you begin.\n\nDelivery timing is not specified by the maker. Change-of-mind returns are available within 14 days of delivery for unwashed, uncut, unused fabric in its original packaging, with return postage paid by the customer. Faulty or wrongly described goods are put right free of charge.", "llm_summary": "This pack contains 42 pre-cut floral cotton fabric squares for patchwork, quilting and sewing crafts. Each square measures 25 x 25 cm (9.8 x 9.8 in). The fabric is listed as 100% cotton, with a jacquard weave in the product details. There are six colour groups, red, yellow, green, blue, pink and purple, with seven pieces per colour. The listed pack weight is 200 g. Care details specify hand washing or dry cleaning. Fabric weight per square metre, country of origin and shrinkage rate are not specified by the maker. Delivery timing is not specified. Change-of-mind returns are available within 14 days of delivery for unwashed, uncut, unused fabric in its original packaging, with return postage paid by the customer.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Fabric Shop Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/", "canonical_url": "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece/", "json_url": "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/api/products/floral-cotton-fabric-squares-42-piece.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-13" }