Fat Quarters are ideal for small sewing projects. All you need are a few fat quarters and the ability to sew a straight stitch. #fatquarterprojects #howtousefatquarters #quiltingtips #howtoquilt
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!
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I absolutely love fat quarters- such a cheap way to gather tons of different colors and patterns of fabric. I usually get fat quarters for $.75-1.00 each on sale at the craft stores and I tend to buy lots of them. I use them as photography props for the blog but there are so...Read More »
Alright, I gathered up 30 more fat quarter projects for you. :) Country Living makes pincushions using cookie dough cutters. You could make several out of one fat quarter. I like this idea because you are reusing what you have in your home. I think they would make great gifts too. whipstitch made this castle. I know it looks big, but it really is not. Mauby thought about the little boys! Here's her tool belt using one fat quarter. Positively Splendid made a ruffled sunglass case. Now if only I would stop losing my glasses . . . Remarkably Domestic covered a small tin using one fat quarter. Checkered Tote from BHG. edward and lilly made a fat quarter tote bag using Cicada Daydream's tutorial. Cicada's bag. If you don't want to make a little bag, you can opt for this easy wallet from BHG. Elsie, from A Beautiful Mess Blog, shows you how to make hair bows. I need to wear hair bows. You can make little treat bags for birthday parties like the people at allpeoplequilt.com did. Stop Staring and Start Sewing made an Apron in an Hour for you. I would have never thought about making a pillowcase from fat quarters, but Quilter's Home will show you how. Amy Friend will show you how to make an iPhone case. I love the print. Blissful by quenna made this mini wallet. Youcanmakethis.com offers a free downloadable "Charming Twirl Skirt" pattern for the American Dolls. Perfect for those people who bought those expensive son of a guns this Christmas. And here is a little quilt from Sew, Mama Sew your daughter can tuck her American doll into. {LBG} Studios made a cute mini coloring book bag. She also made a makeup brush roll. If you have felt fat quarters, which, honestly, I don't know if you can buy felt fat quarters, and you are feeling whimsical, make these shrooms. I guess you could always make it from cotton. Visit Saltwater-Kids for this coaster. Or as Jen would say, "Mug Rug." This is a cute appliqued bag from V and Co. 2 Little Hooligans made this Ruffled Wristlet. She also made these clothes dividers. (She has a Fat Quarter Friday post, if you are interested) Craft Blog shows you how to cover a notebook with a fat quarter. Soule Mama made a Gratitude Wrap for writing notes. Here's a drawstring bag from BHG. Jen Grant Morris covered a trough with one fat quarter. The Sewing Blog made a Moleskin Journal Cover. This quilt is from Bolt Neighborhood. This would be up my alley since I have never quilted before. Moda Bake Shop made plate chargers. Didn't get enough of a fat quarter fix? You can see more here, here, and here. xx nancy My quilting book released Sept. 24, 2015 and is available on Amazon. Check it out!
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Fun and fast giant star quilt, made using fat quarters. Comes together quickly and perfect for busting through fabric stash.
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!!
If you are looking for DIY sewing projects with material you already have at home, check out these sewing project ideas and free sewing patterns by the yard. Whether you have less than a yard or several, you are sure to find your next sewing project in this collection. In these collections of DIY sewing projects and free sewing patterns, you will find one yard wonders, free dress patterns, small sewing projects that only take half a yard of fabric, and more! Go through your fabric and use any of these stashbusting sewing projects according to the amount of fabric you have. Even if you have strips of fabric that you don't think you can use at all, refer to this guide and you'll find a sewing pattern to use them up. A piece of fabric thrown by the wayside after you finished a sewing project can be reused quite easily. Check out an even bigger collection for more ideas: 200+ DIY Sewing Projects for Beginners by the Minute. Sign up for free patterns
Sew some cute bonnets for your little ones! This list of free baby bonnet sewing patterns hat a winter bonnet, lamb ears bonnet, cat bonnet, ruffle bonnet & more.
We choose a specific set of materials and show you three different projects that you can sew with it. Using mostly precuts, these projects will have you digging through your stash to find the perfect fabrics!
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"Sunburst" collection designed by AGF Studios 16 fat quarters; 18" x 21" cuts Use this bundle to create Celtic Crossing, Metamorphosis or Nightingale. Additional yardage is needed for the background, binding and backing to complete the quilt. Patterns are not included. If you order multiple quantities, we will send mul
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.
Making a quilt can seem a bit intimidating and if you're like most creative types it's been on your bucket list for awhile. If you've already got your machine (or access to one) and the motivation to start this may be the best kind of quilt to take on. Large...
Lots of people ask me about sewing with fat quarters. A fat quarter is one yard of fabric cut in half lengthwise, and then in half width-wise. The dimensions are approximately 18″ x 22″…
Pretty AND practical. MATERIALS: You'll need 1 yd. of fabric and matching thread. I used August Fields by Amy Butler. It's a decorator weight fabric in a scrumptious color. NOTE: 1-3/8 yds. of 58"-60" wide fabric will make two bags....
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Back in the summer of 2010, I did a guest post on another blog sharing a tutorial for sewing an apron. I did the introductory post on my blog with a link to the tutorial. That post on the other blog is no longer available, so the link is broken. I've had a few requests in the comment section of my original post to re-post the apron instructions here on my own blog. I didn't have the full tutorial, but I went back and found all the old pictures. I've written the new tutorial, so I wanted to share it with you today!! I called the apron a 2*10 Apron. Why 2*10? Well, you only need 2 fat quarters and only takes 10 minutes to make!! Further down this post is another option for a 3*10 apron with a pocket. It's reversible too!! Here are the two fat quarters. What's a Fat Quarter you ask? If you aren't familiar with the quilting term, you can click HERE. If you don't have fat quarters, you will cut 2 pieces of fabric at 18 inches by 22 inches. Place fabrics right sides together. Sew and all the way around with a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Leave an opening on the bottom for turning. Snip the corners to reduce the fabric bulk in the corners. Turn right side out through the opening. I use a chop stick to poke out the corners. Iron the seams and corners. You can close the opening with a hand whip stitch or... just sew it on the machine. Now to make the waist band... Decide which fabric (mine would be either the green or the purple) you want to be used for the waist band and fold that side over . The green fabric is my back side fabric folded over to the front. I folded it over about 2 inches. Do more or less according to the width of your ribbon. I just like the "look" of the 2 inch band. Pin to secure for sewing. Sew close to the edge. This will create a tunnel for the ribbon. Now take your ribbon cut to the length you need for your waist plus extra for tying and attach a safety pin to the end. Run the ribbon through the waist band using the safety pin to guide you through the length of the apron. Done!!! Seriously 10 minutes or less. Two tone waist band. or the reverse side that is all one fabric. You can also scrunch up the apron for a gathered look. So many fabric combinations for every occasion, season or holiday. This is a watermelon seed fabric, perfect for summer picnics! Cut an extra long ribbon to have it come around from the back and tie in the front. Now for the 3*10 Apron Tutorial...with 3 fat quarters. The extra FQ is for the pocket!! If you are using a pre-cut fat quarter, you will be cutting it in half. Cut it in half to give you a piece that is 9 inches by 22 inches. The second piece will be extra, but maybe you can make a pot holder out of it to match the apron!! Take the top edge of the piece (the long 22 inch edge) and turn it down about 1/2 inch. Then fold it over again. Sew close to the edge. Now place that piece on top of one of your fat quarter pieces, both right sides facing UP and the hemmed edge where my finger is. Next, you will find the center of the pocket piece and mark it with a pin. Sew a straight line from the top of the pocket to the bottom to make a divided pocket with 2 pouches. Now place the second fat quarter on top of every thing with right sides together. You will follow the same instructions for sewing all the way around with 1/4 inch seam, except leave the opening on the side instead of the bottom where the pocket is. Turn right side out, make waist band and then run the ribbon through, same as the other apron. Here it is with 2 great pockets!! I hope you enjoy this easy tutorial. Thank you to the ladies who let me know the other tutorial was no longer available. These aprons are easy to make and use up small pieces of fabric from our stashes. If you have a church group, quilt guild, PTA group, craft group etc that can get together and "assembly line" these, you can make so many in such a short time. They are great gifts for... teachers quilt guilds neighbors craft fairs sewing bees friends and family Have fun with this!! Happy sewing, ~Karen~
22 Simple DIY fabric scrap projects to make and give. Use up some of your pretty & precious fabric scraps making these really sweet DIY sewing projects.
Zig-Zags are fun funky zipper pouches and are as fun to sew as they are to use. They will definitely fascinate the young and old alike. When open they lay
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This fun, FQ friendly pattern looks great with all different kinds of colors and prints! Join the Suzy Quilts Patterns Facebook group to see lots of other beautiful examples and also check out the #ThriveQuiltSA tag on Instagram to see what other quilters made during the online community sew along. OVERVIEW • Skill Level: Beginner • 100% original pattern • Downloadable PDF • Includes instructions for a queen, twin, throw and baby • Check out our Summer Haze tips and tricks series here: https://suzyquilts.com/category/summer-haze-sew-along/ QUILT SIZES • Finished Queen – 96″ x 104″ • Finished Twin – 72″ x 88″ • Finished Throw – 64″ x 72″ • Finished Baby – 36″ x 48″ • All SQ patterns assume yardage to be 42″ wide and seam allowances to be a ¼” FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Find all of the fabric requirements at https://suzyquilts.com/shop/summer-haze-quilt-pattern-download/ MORE PATTERNS LIKE THIS To see more stylized, modern quilt patterns like this visit http://suzyquilts.com/product-category/quilt-patterns/ The Summer Haze Quilt Pattern is a spectacular design that looks elegant with an assortment of colors, fabrics, and prints. Use your favorite fat quarter bundle or find scraps from your fabric stash! COPYRIGHT INFO: Quilt patterns cannot be reproduced and sold. Duplication of any kind is prohibited. Quilts made using Suzy Quilts patterns CAN be sold, however, design credit needs to be given. Only use photos with proper credit. Thanks!
This is the last installment of this series of how to tie quilting knots in quilts. Quilting bee style! This one is called a Crow's Feet Stitch.
Hello, friends! I'm Kairle Oaks of Handcrafted Goodness. It's that time of year in Utah when we have had enough of winter and we're thinking ahead to warm summer days. I'm ready to get outside in the garden and plant flowers that will bring bright, happy colors to my drab landscape. This fun buzz-saw quilt, made in "Grunge Hits the Spot" by BasicGrey, has me feeling all sorts of warm, sunny thoughts! I made my first buzz-saw quilt many years ago while participating in a small local quilt guild.
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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.
Well hello again cute people!! Today is week one in the Scrappy Project Planner Sew Along:) As you know... my planner came out before Christmas but I wanted to wait until after the Holidays to do the sew along:) This is the Project Planning Section of my planner... back when we were doing the Cozy Christmas Sew Along... But this sew along is all about the last section in the planner... the Scrappy Patterns! Y'all know how much I love to sew scrappy... And I am always being asked how I build... save... organize... and use my scrappy stash. All of that info and more is right inside the pages of my Scrappy Project Planner... Including patterns for 6 of my scrappy quilts! All six of these quilts were entirely made using my scrappy stash:) There's just something about a scrappy quilt that makes my heart sew happy! The sew along will be every Friday ... here on my blog and on my awesome publishers blog The Jolly Jabber... along with 3 different guest bloggers every week. It will last for six weeks so that we can spend each week focusing on one of the quilts. We will go in order that the patterns appear in the planner. And because it's week one... that means it's all about my Scrap-Apple Quilt! The Scrap-Apple Quilt is my take on the traditional pineapple quilt but is completely rotary cut... machine pieced... and scrappy happy! This photo is from way back when I was in the process of making the Scrap-Apple Quilt. It consists of scrappy background strips and several sizes of scrappy squares. When making this quilt... I use a vintage silverware tray to keep the pieces organized:) ***TIP*** Now that my new Cute Cuts Rulers are here and available... this 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" is sew useful for cutting the background strips:) The rulers have just come in so check with your favorite quilt shop to see if they have them in stock yet:) A closer look at my Scrap-Apple Quilt:) The quilting was done by my friend Juli Stubbs and she is sew amazing... I love how this curvy overall pattern compliments all of the squares and triangles in the quilt. I'm excited to see what this weeks guest bloggers have to show and tell about the Scrap-Apple quilt. CLICK HERE to visit Kimberly and the girls and also the amazing guest bloggers:) Until next week... remember that Scrappiness is Happiness!! xx Lori
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.
I spent some time today finishing a tutorial and pattern for the Little Fishy Bean Bag/Soft Toy I designed. The tutorial and pattern have directions to use poly-pellets and buttons. To change it to a soft toy for a small child or baby, just replace the buttons with appliqued felt circles and fill the entire toy with polyester fiberfill. Enjoy! If you want to make them, please do - but please limit them to personal use only (no sales). Finished size is approximately 7 inches x 6 inches Supplies you will need: 1 fat quarter main fabric (head, fins, back) 10 2-inch square cotton scraps in coordinating colors for scales 1 2-inch square scrap of wool blend felt for heart 1 1.5”x5” fabric strip in 2nd print in same color as main fabric 1 5.5”x5.5” fabric scrap in 3rd print in same color as main fabric (#7 body/tail) 2 buttons (5/8 to 3/4 inch for eyes) Polyester Fiberfill for stuffing Poly-pellet beads for stuffing Thread Instructions 1. Print template onto card stock and cut out pattern pieces. 2. From main fabric print - cut one 9”x6” rectangle for fish back, one 4”x6” rectangle for upper and lower fins, and one fish head (pattern piece #6). Note: I like to use 3 different prints in the same colorway for the fish front pieces and have the back and fins match the fish's head. 3. From 2nd printed fabric in same color as main, cut one 1.5”x5” strip. 4. From 3rd printed fabric in same color as main, cut one pattern piece #7. 5. Cut one pattern piece #3 from felt. 6. Fins: Fold 4”x6” main color rectangle in half with right sides and short ends together. Trace upper fin (#5) and lower fin (#4) on one side of folded rectangle. Sew on traced lines leaving straight sides open for turning. Trim and turn right sides out, stuff with fiberfill, and sew edges together within seam line. All seams are 1/4 inch unless noted otherwise. 7. Fish Scales: Trace pattern piece #2 on to wrong side of 5 2” fabric squares. Sandwich square with traced pattern together with another 2” square right sides together. Sew each of the 5 sandwiched squares on traced line leaving straight sides open for turning. Trim and turn each piece right side out and stuff with a small amount of fiberfill (just enough to give it a little volume, not stuffed full). 8. Position 2 of the scales (#2) on right side of fish body and tail (#7) as shown in placement guide. Pin and sew in place within seam line. 9. Place 1.5”x5” fabric strip on top of #7 and scales right sides together matching edges. Sew seam on straight edge, open and press with scales on side of #7. 10. Place 3 remaining scales (#2) on raw straight edge of fabric strip as shown in placement guide. Pin and stitch in place withing seam line. 11. Place fish head (#6) on top of strip with 3 scales aligning straight edges and right sides together. Sew seam on straight edge, open, and press with scales towards the fabric strip. 12. Pin upper and lower fins onto fish body front right sides together aligning front edge with seam between fish head and fabric strip. Stitch within seam line. 13. Place fish body top on remaining 9”x6” rectangle of main fabric right sides together. Pin and stitch body from x to x leaving straight edge of tail open for turning and stuffing. 14. Trim seams to 1/4 inch and clip inner curves of fish tail. Turn fish carefully right sides out through tail opening. 15. Stuff head of fish with fiberfill, then fill body with poly-pellet beads to the middle of the tail. Stuff remainder of tail with fiberfill. Turn raw edges of tail in 1/4 inch and hand stitch to close. 16. Applique felt heart on tail positioning as shown in template’s placement guide. 17. Position buttons on fish head as shown in placement guide. sew buttons in place by taking needle/thread through button on top side of fish and through button on back of fish drawing thread to slightly indent the eyes. 18. Enjoy your fish, he is finished! Here are shots from front, back, and side (showing multi-colored underside of the fins). Sew up a school of these for your favorite child!
If you're feeling crafty, Fat Quarters could be the perfect pathway to greatness! But what are Fat Quarters exactly, and what can you do with them?
