Synopses & Reviews
What's a fat quarter? A lovely 18 x 22 inch bit of fabric that's often just languishing in a stitcher's stash. But with this creative collection, those bits of material can be transformed into a variety of wonderful things. Take one fat quarter and you can make a bowl cover or fabric flower. Take two coordinating quarters and you've got a boho bag or patchwork frame. You'll be amazed at how far they can goand#8212;and when you're done making these baskets, blankets, quilts, and curtains, you may even need to buy more!
Review
andldquo;A fat quarter is a piece of fabric measuring 18 x 22 inches. The cut is popular with quiltersandmdash;but you can make a lot more than quilts from fat quarters. The projects in this book demonstrate the versatility of these humble rectangles of fabric, showing ways to mix and match favorite prints to create a number of lively designs ideal for giftsandmdash;or for selfish sewing. The projects are sorted into six different themes (baby and kids, bags, quilts and pillows, home decor, wearables, and give and use), and each theme contains a variety of large and small projects with a fat-quarter focus. A variety of techniques are represented, including hand embroidery and fusible appliquandeacute;. Most of the projects are simple enough for beginners. Each project clearly states how many fat quarters are needed. The quantities range from one (for smaller projects) to 30-plus (for lap quilts). . . .and#160; this one is a hit. Thereandrsquo;s something for every sewist and plenty of ideas here to help utilize small amounts of cherished fabrics.andrdquo; andmdash;Library Journal
About the Author
Amanda Carestio is the author of Wee Felt Worlds, Never Been Stitched, and other titles from Lark Crafts. She blogs online at digsandbean.blogspot.com. When she's not bent over her sewing machine (usually making something for her daughter), editing a craft book, or exploring the Blue Ridge Mountains, Amanda enjoys spending quality time with her hubby, her sweet, sweet little girl, Miss Ruby, and her little brindle shadow, Violet.