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What do you do with your fat quarters? I am looking for inspiration!

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shadypines · 29/04/2021 16:09

I know I am looking in the right place as I've had some brilliant advice on here on all things craft. Look forward to hearing from MN crafters Smile

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Tinuviel · 29/04/2021 22:10

I've made a variety of quilted stuff - a lap quilt for my aunt, a soft 'box' for an IKEA Kallax unit for my godson (I'm planning on making a couple more in some really cute quarters I got from Hobbycraft!), quilted bags for friends and I'm thinking of making a new tea cosy because you can never have too many!
I've also used them to make a pin cushion and a needle book.

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Bagadverts · 29/04/2021 22:14

As someone not crafty at all that sent me off to google. Grin

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Autocreateusername123 · 29/04/2021 22:14

I have a stash I use for furoshiki (cloth wrapping paper). There are lots of guides if you google for different shape gifts.

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CarmelBeach · 29/04/2021 22:18

Every day's a school day.

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BookShark · 30/04/2021 23:54

At the moment, masks! There's probably a limit to how many we really need, but until we get there, that's the limit of my creativity.

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shadypines · 01/05/2021 16:43

thankyou for all the ideas Smile

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Boph · 03/05/2021 15:12

I came here to ask the same question.
I taught myself to sew a bit last year and bought a sewing machine. While I can make masks with my eyes closed I struggle to know what else to do. I am so fed up with YouTube tutorials I would love a sewing class.

My only other success with fat quarters are little boxes like . I use them for plants, with a little dish inside.

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Ellenthegenerous · 03/05/2021 15:29

Try a Helen’s Closet Costa tote. It’s a free bag pattern and it’s super easy

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TeaAndTrifle · 04/05/2021 17:58

There's a Facebook group (20k members) that I've just joined called 'Fat quarter sewing projects UK' which is only about projects using 1 FQ. I'm hoping to get some inspiration too!

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StressMagnet · 04/05/2021 18:00

Almost exclusively quilting

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Jongleurterre · 11/05/2021 16:57

Bowl covers, perfect for summer -

hearthandvine.com/fabric-bowl-covers/

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Jongleurterre · 11/05/2021 17:03
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Tinuviel · 11/05/2021 22:08

I just made a reversible wrap skirt from 2 fat quarter bundles that I bought from Aldi at the weekend. I adapted from here and added a waistband.

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