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What do y'all do with lovely fat quarter bundles?

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RoobyMurray · 18/09/2012 11:18

I keep being tempted by gorgeous little bundles of fabric, but then the pieces are too small for lots of projects.

I have a couple of books, Quilting in No Time and Small Stash Sewing, but I'm struggling to find projects using just fat quarters and that are not completely pointless or naff.

I was thinking of lavender bags or something, but do people think lavender is for old ladies in general (I love it personally).

Anyhoo, what do YOU do?

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BigBoobiedBertha · 18/09/2012 12:29

There are quite a few books on what to do with fat quarters. You could make bags - totes for example or bags like these

If you have a coordinating bundle you probably have enough for a quilt with just them and maybe one other fabric to joint it all together. It depends on how many fabrics in the bundle of course.

I have to go out now but I will have a look for more examples of what I mean later.

flubba · 18/09/2012 18:28

I've done lavender warmers which would lend well to being used with fat quarters, and they've gone down quite well (as relaxants (sp?) for tired muscles etc at the end of the day.

I also use fat quarters for a few bunting flags.

FaintingGoat · 19/09/2012 09:08

This is made from a fat quarter bundle. This is the reverse

Or you could make a patchwork bed runner like This.

Depending on how many FQs are in the bundle and what sort of colours and patterns, I reckon it's patchwork all the way :)

flubba · 19/09/2012 10:44

I love your patchwork bed runner Fainting goat ~ great idea for using up some scraps!

RoobyMurray · 19/09/2012 20:11

some lovely ideas here, thank you!

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FaintingGoat · 19/09/2012 20:27

Thanks flubba :)

Viviennemary · 19/09/2012 20:31

I went mad on patchwork a few years ago. I even went to a class. But I lost interest and now the books gathered dust and I've still got some material left which is really nice. But I just can't get enthusiastic about it any more. But I might one day. My favourite book was the Sampler Quilt by Lynne Edwards for inspiration and clear instructions. You'd probably be able to get a copy from your local library.

Scuttlebutter · 20/09/2012 21:49

Lots and lots of things. Tote bags are great - here in Wales you now have to pay for carrier bags so last Christmas I picked up some nice FQs and made some lovely festive totes. I often make these as a gift for people anyway - different fabrics at different times of the year are fun to do and very easy. Other small fabric gifts are drawstring bags for shoes or laundry, tissue holders, lavender squares, make up bags with zips, small coin purses, bookmarks, notebook covers, the list is endless.

Do a quick google on home made hand sewn christmas presents and you'll be amazed at the lovely things you can make. Drawstring bags are very, very easy and they make a nice way to wrap a gift too, and in effect make the present go further.

This Christmas I'm planning on doing some tote bags with make up purses and coin purses inside and I usually have some pretty appliqued drawstring bags made up in case I need an emergency present - pair up with some nice toiletries and you've got a smashing gift.

I like the Moda Bakeshop for inspiration and the Sew Mama Sew website but there's a plethora of websites and blogs out there now.

And i haven't even started on cushions or quilts or wall hangings! Or what about a peg bag, a tea cosy, an oven glove (you can get that silver heat resistant interlining to put in)..... Small coasters, table runners, place mats, napkins, Christmas stockings, oh dear I'd better stop. Grin

craftynclothy · 21/09/2012 11:19

Wallhangings - most quilt patterns can be adapted to make a wallhanging instead (i.e. make less blocks).

Also cushions, table runners, place mats, coasters, make-up bags, coin purses.

A few ideas here sewmamasew.com/blog2/2009/03/fat-quarter-projects/ and here www.jojoebi-designs.com/2010/02/fabric-swap-100-fat-quarter-tutorials.html

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