The Fat-Quarter Bag is a fast and fun project. It goes together so quickly you’ll want to make one for everyone on your gift list. Free DIY Tutorial
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If you are anything like me and have fat quarters piling up, just waiting for the perfect project, well, today's the day to take stock, because I am going to show you how to make a quick and easy quilt using Fat Quarters.This is the perfect project to use up 12 of your favourite fat quarters.For some, that may not seem like many but this is a perfect way to start reducing your stash and once you’ve made one you’ll definitely want to make more. So let’s dive into this fun and creative project together. What is a Fat Quarter?
Fableism Camp Gingham Stained Glass Windows quilt by Emily of Quilty Love. This cute wovens quilt is hand quilted.
Whenever I used to think of making bias binding I would shudder. And walk away. It seemed so hard - and the angles scared me - and I hated the idea of wasting precious fabric by cutting off that huge corner end. Recently I've been writing my Simple Girl Sewing Machine Cover pattern (for sale here) and guess what? It has curved edges which required bias binding. (ugh) But wait! There is an EASY, FAST way to make continuous bias binding, and it makes up to 5 yards with just 1 fat quarter of fabric! I know there are probably 100 tutorials online that might show you how to do this, but for the benefit of my Simple Girl pattern, here's tutorial #101... Simple Continuous Bias Binding - using 1 Fat Quarter! To start, remove the selvage and square up your fat quarter to 18" x 22" (or 18" x larger). Stitch them together, using a very short stitch length (I shortened mine by half). You will be cutting across your seams and this helps them to not come apart. Note: if you are making bias binding for the Simple Girl pattern - mark your lines at 2.5" wide. At this point, you're going to fold your fabric (right sides together) so the lines match up (basically making a tube). You will want to slide one side over so your first drawn line matches up with the raw edge of the other side. (See drawing below.) Your fabric will sort-of twist while you're doing this. Stitch along this edge with 1/4" seam. (Again, use a short stitch length.) Now for the fun part.... And now (depending on how wide you made yours) you have up to 5 yards of continuous bias binding! (If you cut your binding strips 2.5" wide for the Simple Girl pattern, you will have approx. 4 yards of binding.) And all of it with no stress - no sweating (well, hopefully) - and no waste! Note: If you'd like more info on turning your continuous bias binding into French Fold (Double Fold) bias binding, visit this brilliant page (here) for measurements/yardages.
40 fat quarter projects! Use scraps from your sewing and fabric stash to make over 40 fat quarter projects! These projects are little and fun!
Here is an (incomplete) list of quilts that you can make with 16 Fat Quarters! If you click on the link, it will take you to the page where you can purchase and/or download the pattern. For a list of bundles with 16 fat quarters, click here. Throw Size Alabama Block Quilt Finished Size: 72
Discover our best selection of more than 50 fat quarter quilt patterns. Don't miss 25+ free quilt patterns using fat quarters!
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Top US sewing blog, Flamingo Toes, features 29 Cute and Colorful Fat Quarters Projects for all levels. Click here now to see them all!!
The Fat-Quarter Bag is a fast and fun project. It goes together so quickly you’ll want to make one for everyone on your gift list. Free DIY Tutorial
100+ easy to sew fat quarter projects. All patterns and projects are free with step by step instructions. Includes clothing, gift ideas, handbags and home.
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Create custom continuous bias with a fat quarter to match any sewing project. Technique is so simple that you will never look at the package stuff again.
I decided to make a little sheet illustrating the number of squares you could cut from a fat quarter based on the size you needed. This way, I won't have to do so much math! Ha. It's probably best for my brain to have to do math but this is just so much easier and prettier to look at than a calculator. View the 8.5"x11" version here. View all of my cutting guides here. Related Posts: Half Square Triangles Layer Cake Cuts Basic Quilt Sizes Creating Charm Squares
31 free tote bag patterns to add to your sewing list! These fun bags offer something for everyone, pick your favorite and get to sewing!
Check out my Layer Cake Loop quilt made from the free PDF quilt pattern by the Fat Quarter Shop. A fun and easy quilt to sew.
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Help Someone New to Quilting or Sewing Get Started with This Easy Project! Pretty flower-themed fabrics are so sweet stitched up into this charming bag. Fabrics in your preferred colors and styles will be just as lovely. Select a combination of 3 fat quarters and a beautiful accent button and you’ll have this put together …
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features an Easy Fat Quarter Quilt tutorial that takes now time to make! Click now for more details!
We are super excited to bring you the second edition of 5 Fat Quarter Fun!!! Amber from Gigi’s Thimble and I have been cooped up all January – she lives in the snow and it’s been…
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, shares their Simple and Easy Fat Quarter Bag tutorial, the perfect beginner sewing project. Click here now!!
Learning quilting is within your reach! These quilting sewing tutorials for beginners will lead you to the projects and step by step instructions you need.
Do you ever wander around the quilt shop loving everything you see and not really knowing what to buy? You feel totally overwhelmed with wanting EVERYTHING in the shop, your husband’s voice …
Are you a fat quarter collector? I love fat quarters and tend to collect them when I visit my local quilt shops. This particular bundle from my favorite quilt shop Crimson Tate was just too cute to pass up. I love the colors and the pirate theme in the prints.
Sew up this quick and easy Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Free Quilt Pattern in no time! This is a great quilt to make as a gift too!
40 fat quarter projects! Use scraps from your sewing and fabric stash to make over 40 fat quarter projects! These projects are little and fun!
A great collection of fat quarter projects that will inspire you and give you tons of great sewing ideas! These are meant for use with fat quarters.
Learn how to sew a fun folded triangle bag using only 3 fat quarters of fabric with the free tutorial below!!!!
Sew an adorable elephant soft toy using just 4 fat quarters of fabric.
Top US sewing blog, Flamingo Toes, features 29 Cute and Colorful Fat Quarters Projects for all levels. Click here now to see them all!!
The perfect make for using up fat quarters from your stash. Make this boxy make-up bag with quilted sides and a zip fastening. DIY Tutorial
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, shares their Simple and Easy Fat Quarter Bag tutorial, the perfect beginner sewing project. Click here now!!
2 Super Easy Fat Quarter Quilting Patterns in ONE! Make quick and easy charm square baby quilt or try this easy on-point baby quilt!
Learn how to make a DIY fat quarter skirt for little girls. It's fast, easy, a great scrap fabric project, and would make an adorable gift!
What are fabric fat quarters, and how can you use them for quilting? See lots of different ways to cut your fat quarters into useful sizes. #fatquarters
Sew a fast and easy (and fat quarter friendly) quilt with my free Fat Quarter Whirlwind Quilt Pattern. This pattern is perfect for beginners or anyone who needs to sew a quilt quickly because the blocks are simple and repetitive. I'm providing a free template for the whirlwind blades too.
Here is an (incomplete) list of quilts that you can make with 10 Fat Quarters! If you click on the link, it will take you to the page where you can purchase and/or download the pattern. For a list of all bundles with 10 Fat Quarters, click here. Baby/ Crib Fat Quarter Dash Quilt by Quilty Love Photo Credit: @emily_dennis_ Finished Size: 40
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features an Easy Fat Quarter Quilt tutorial that takes now time to make! Click now for more details!
Easy fabric bunting tutorial made with fat quarters. Perfect for decorating a child's room or party. Great DIY sewing project for beginners.
Are you a fat quarter collector? I love fat quarters and tend to collect them when I visit my local quilt shops. This particular bundle from my favorite quilt shop Crimson Tate was just too cute to pass up. I love the colors and the pirate theme in the prints.
Fun and fast giant star quilt, made using fat quarters. Comes together quickly and perfect for busting through fabric stash.
Whether you enjoy making large wall quilts or prefer smaller handmade projects, you will adore these 14+ Fantastic Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns for their ability to make a variety of interesting quilts patterns. Take your pick amongst these gorgeous kids' quilts, adorable quilted baby blankets, and charming miscellaneous designs that all feature diverse fat quarter quilt patterns. Fat quarters are one of the most versatile types of pre-cuts because they come in a large square, making them perfect for simple patchwork as well as essential for more intricate patterns as they can easily be trimmed to fit just about any shape. If you have a stash of FQ packs in your home, you will be pulling them out as soon as you check out these cuties. With all this variety, you are going to be quilting for years to come. Plus! Don't miss our video that's right below. Watch it and learn how to make a pillow using fat quarters from designer Carolina Moore. This is a great tutorial for visual learners and it's a beautiful project you won't want to miss. Want more? Sign up for our free FaveQuilts Piecing it Together newsletter to get our latest patterns and tutorials!
Hi, all! Welcome to this year's tutorial series, Fat Quarter Frenzy! Born from the inspiration of my oldest granddaughter, who so kindly pointed out that I had a "butt-load of fat quarters", I'll be sharing six simple quilt tutorials, all using fat quarters as their source of fabric. Of course, you can use yardage or scraps if you choose, but the tutorials are written using fat quarters. If you're like me, you love to buy fat quarter bundles because they are such a fun way to get your hands on a full fabric line. All those beautiful fabrics just waiting to be turned into quilts - but sometimes they just languish away on the shelf, looking pretty but not much else. So let's use them! A word here about fat quarters! As I've been prepping my own for use in these tutorials, I have found serious discrepancies in the sizes of fat quarters. By definition, a fat quarter should be 18" x 20-22", but I have found many of my bundled fat quarters to be only approximately 17" wide when squared up. So for purposes of these tutorials, I am assuming that fat quarters are 17" x 20". Yours may be larger than that, and I trust that you will find good use for any scraps that are left over! With that being said, let's get started with our first quilt tutorial, which I call "Meet Me In St. Louis" in honor of its classic block, the St. Louis 16-patch. I was not familiar with this block before, but it certainly lends itself to fat quarters, as you will see that there is very little waste. Meet Me In St. Louis A Fat Quarter Friendly Quilt Materials: 16 Fat Quarters (FQ) measuring (squared up) a minimum of 17” x 20”: 8 light (L) FQ, 8 dark (D) FQ *or two contrasting colors can be used* Cutting: Square up your FQ, using the selvage edge as your constant straight. Line it up on the straight of your cutting mat, then trim the right and left edges to straight. Leaving the FQ in place on the mat, cut four strips 4.25” wide by 20”+ long. Repeat for all 16 FQs. You should now have 32 llght strips and 32 dark strips. Assembly: Divide your strips into 16 sets, pairing two identical light (L) strips with two identical dark (D) strips. Assemble strip sets, alternating the strips in a LDLD pattern. I recommend starting sewing from the selvage ends so the sets are basically straight on that end for economy’s sake. Press seams towards the dark strips. (If you are using contrasting colors, press toward the same color on all strip sets) Crosscut the strip sets in the following manner: laying your strip set with the strips running horizontal on the mat, line up the straight bottom with the straight on your mat. Cut off the selvage edges. Then cut the strip set into 4 4.25” wide block strips. Repeat for all strip sets, being sure to keep the block strips from each strip set together. Take the four block strips and arrange them in a checkerboard 16-patch pattern. Your seams should nest into each other. Assemble the block. Repeat for all 16 blocks. Arrange your 16-patch blocks and assemble your quilt! Yields one approximately 60” square quilt. *&*&*&*&*&*&* And there you have it - the first of six tutorials for this year's series, Fat Quarter Frenzy! I hope you'll enjoy making these quilts as much as I have. Most are quick and simple, perfect for comfort quilts to give away - and hopefully they'll help you use up some stray fat quarters if you also have a "butt-load" of them! See you next Sunday with another fun quilt tutorial! Hugs! Sarah
Make a simple Summer Floral Floor Cushion with this tutorial to relax and enjoy the summer breezes wtih a favorite book.
Here is an (incomplete) list of quilts that you can make with 16 Fat Quarters! If you click on the link, it will take you to the page where you can purchase and/or download the pattern. For a list of bundles with 16 fat quarters, click here. Throw Size Alabama Block Quilt Finished Size: 72
Top US sewing blog, Flamingo Toes, features 29 Cute and Colorful Fat Quarters Projects for all levels. Click here now to see them all!!
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, shares their Simple and Easy Fat Quarter Bag tutorial, the perfect beginner sewing project. Click here now!!
