Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Fat Quarters: Small Fabrics, More Than 50 Big Ideas + a Giveaway!

Hey y'all! So, as usual, over the past while I have been up to some secret antics and I finally get to reveal one of those secrets!


I'm in another book and I'm so excited about it! Fat Quarters: Small Fabrics, More Than 50 Big Ideas, edited by Lark Crafts, features over 50 fat quarter friendly projects. Many of the contributors are well known in the craft world and I'm super-happy to be among them. I have three projects in this book and I can't wait to share them with you.

© Lark Crafts
This is my Arrowhead Clutch. It requires three fat quarters and features paper-pieced triangles. I absolutely love the way they photographed it for the book - it looks so fancy! I used fabrics from Indian Summer by Sarah Watson and Kaufman Quilter's Linen.

© Lark Crafts
This is my Flex Frame Sunglasses Pouch. It requires two fat quarters and is super-easy to make. For this one I used fabrics from Briar Rose by Heather Ross and Architextures by Carolyn Friedlander. I've actually been using this ever since it came back because I dropped my iPod and now the screen is cracked. See, it works for so many things!

© Lark Crafts
And last, but not least, this is my Cheers Coaster Set. I love these so much, I can't even tell you! This pattern requires four fat quarters and features a little bit of sketchy applique as well as a few lines of quilting. For these I used the same fabric from Architextures, as well as Constellations and Pearl Bracelets by Lizzy House.

Now, I bet you want to know about the giveaway, right? Well, here's your chance to win a copy of the book!

You have two chances but please be sure to leave separate comments for each entry. Here's what you've got to do:
1. Leave a comment letting me know about your favourite use for fat quarters.

2. Leave another comment if you are a follower of my blog.

That's it! Two easy-peasy ways to enter! I will close the comments in a week (March 25th) and announce the winner here on the blog. International entries are, as always, welcome! Also, please remember that I have comment moderation enabled so if you don't see your comment right away it just means that I haven't had the chance to approve it yet (duplicate comments will be deleted).

*the giveaway is now closed*
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88 comments:

  1. QuiltLaughLoveMarch 18, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    I follow your fabulous blog on Bloglovin!

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  2. QuiltLaughLoveMarch 18, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    I love using fat quarters to make scrappy quilts since I'm a newer quilter and don't have much variety in my scraps yet.

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  3. Allison CMarch 18, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    I follow you via Feedly

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  4. Allison CMarch 18, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    I like to buy FQs to have varieties of colors and prints to make quilts

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  5. DebbieMarch 18, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Congrats on being in the new book! I buy fat quarters so I can have a larger variety of fabrics for scrappy blocks.

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  6. DebbieMarch 18, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    I am a follower.

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  7. Kathy HMarch 18, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Looks like some fun projects. I usually use fat quarters for applique or table runners.

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  8. BetsyMarch 18, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    I follow by email.

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  9. BetsyMarch 18, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    I use fat quarters for small projects and scrappy quilts.

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  10. KarenMarch 18, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    I follow your blog via email. Love it!

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  11. KarenMarch 18, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    My favorite use for fat quarters is a tie between making bags and pouches or quilts. Fat quarters are fun to collect too. :-)

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  12. KelliMarch 18, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    My favorite uses for FQS are scrappy bee blocks and zip pouches!

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  13. KelliMarch 18, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    I'm also a follower via Bloglovin'!

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  14. amyMarch 18, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    Fat quarters give me a good variety and aren't too costly. A big bundle can make a quilt or you can use one or two for a small project.

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  15. amyMarch 18, 2015 at 11:52 PM

    I follow on Bloglovin!

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  16. DawnMarch 19, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    I use most of my FQ's for quilts.

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  17. DawnMarch 19, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    I follow you through Bloglovin'.

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  18. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 3:31 AM

    I use fat quarter to plump up my fabric choice on scrap quilts.

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  19. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 4:11 AM

    I use fat quarters to give variety to my stash. I use them usually in a sampler type of quilt

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  20. UnknownMarch 19, 2015 at 4:14 AM

    I follow by email.

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  21. Teresa @ Aurea's KitchenMarch 19, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    I love fat quarters for sewing pouches, sew together bags, and mini quilts for my sewing room.

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  22. Teresa @ Aurea's KitchenMarch 19, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    I follow you via bloglovin

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  23. PattiMarch 19, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    I love to use fat quarters on smaller quilts as well as pillows and bags!

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  24. PattiMarch 19, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    I follow you by email! Love your designs!

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  25. jellybeanMarch 19, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Great Giveaway Thanks. Besides collecting fat quarters I love to make zippered pouches and mini quilts.

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  26. jellybeanMarch 19, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Following via email and GFC

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  27. MicheleMarch 19, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    I like getting fat quarters to add variety to my stash and my quilts. Your projects look really fun!

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  28. MicheleMarch 19, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    I follow you by email

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  29. TriciaMarch 19, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Hi Kaye! I follow on Bloglovin'.

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  30. TriciaMarch 19, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    I really only buy fat quarters anymore. I use them for everything: mini quilts for swaps, zipper pouches, and bee blocks to name a few. They are my favorite cut! Congrats on the books...love the pouch!

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  31. JayneMarch 19, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I follow your blog via bloglovin'!

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  32. JayneMarch 19, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    I use fat quarters for everything! I love having a variety of color and fabric on hand!

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  33. cjmontMarch 19, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    fat qtrs are my fave cut of fabric. you can do so much with them.

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  34. cjmontMarch 19, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    i follow on blog lovin'

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  35. Linda BMarch 19, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    I find with fat quarters you can get the colors that you want and need for a project.....

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  36. Linda BMarch 19, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    I follow you blog on bloglovin

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  37. Lisa EnglandMarch 19, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I love making scrappy quilts and FQs are a great way to get lots of different fabrics to use.

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  38. Lisa EnglandMarch 19, 2015 at 1:34 PM

    I follow your blog via GFC.

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  39. Terrie D. (StarSpry)March 19, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    I love your Arrowhead Clutch! I like making bags with fat quarters. Thanks for the chance to win :)

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  40. Terrie D. (StarSpry)March 19, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    This looks like a great book! I'm a follower of your blog through email :)

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  41. Becky (My Fabric Obsession)March 19, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    I follow your blog with bloglovin

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  42. Anita GambrellMarch 19, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    My favorite use for fat quarters is obviously collecting and stashing them! Must be waiting on a good book to do something with them!

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  43. Anita GambrellMarch 19, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    I follow by email, anitagambrell@yahoo.com and thru GFC as gator

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  44. ELNMMarch 19, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I use fat quarters for smaller projects like bags, etc. It's a great way to sample lots of different prints! Thanks for the chance at the great book!

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  45. ELNMMarch 19, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I follow you by email. Thanks for the chance at this book - looks like lots of great gift ideas!

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  46. BethMarch 19, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    My favorite use for fat quarters is quilting!

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  47. BethMarch 19, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    I follow on bloglovin

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  48. KathrynMarch 19, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    I use them a lot for purses and for baby quilts.

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  49. KathrynMarch 19, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    I follow you via bloglovin. Love your blog.

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  50. Pattie CrumMarch 19, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    I love FG's for small quilts or quilts with lots of different fabrics in small bits.

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  51. Stitchin At HomeMarch 19, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    I use fat quarters for different things. I've made small hand bags, ballet slipper bags for my granddaughters, quilts, wall hangings.

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  52. Stitchin At HomeMarch 19, 2015 at 5:22 PM

    I follow via bloglovin.

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  53. LisaMarch 19, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    I am a follower of your blog!

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  54. LisaMarch 19, 2015 at 5:32 PM

    I use FQ for everything. Blocks for quilting bees, do good stitches, bags, purses, quilts!

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  55. Vicki HMarch 19, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    I use fat quarters for quilts, bags and other small projects.

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  56. Vicki HMarch 19, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    I follow your blog with email.

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  57. MontymooMarch 20, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    I use fq's for quilts, bags, scarves... hmmm, just about everything!

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  58. MontymooMarch 20, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    I follow your blog through Bloglovin'

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  59. usagypsyMarch 20, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    My favorite thing to do with Fat Quarters is to collect them! I can't resist! They are reasonably priced and easy to store. Every color of the rainbow at your finger tips. What's not to love :)

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  60. usagypsyMarch 20, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    I follow with bloglovn.

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  61. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I follow via email.

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  62. UnknownMarch 20, 2015 at 5:02 PM

    I like to add them to quilting projects or make small gifts.

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  63. AnonymousMarch 20, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    FOLLOW>BLOG LOVIN' !
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  64. AnonymousMarch 20, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    HI,, my favorite thing to do is to buy them>LOL! I know that's not what you meant! I use them for piecing of course; and also leave them whole for pretty backing designs! Thank You for sharing !
    msstitcher1214@gmail.com

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  65. erin mcsweeneyMarch 20, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    I love to make a big star baby quilt with them

    erin2470@hotmail.com

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  66. AnneMarch 21, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I follow on bloglovin.

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  67. AnneMarch 21, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I use fat quarters for small quilts and home decor items, like a beautiful spring table runner right now.

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  68. AnonymousMarch 21, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I have some Easter Bags that need to be made for my little girl and her best friends :-)

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  69. HPMarch 22, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I follow your blog on Bloglovin and I love it!! :)

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  70. HPMarch 22, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    My favorite thing to make with fat quarters is wall hangings. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  71. LisaMarch 22, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    I use Fat Quarters for Quilts, Purses, and pouches!

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  72. LisaMarch 22, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    I follow by bloglovin now!

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  73. UnknownMarch 22, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    I follow on Bloglovin! shopgirl7232(at)yahoo.com

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  74. UnknownMarch 22, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Many times I take my fat quarter and cut them up into usable size squares and 2.5" strips. I like eclectic quilts and that way I have plenty of different sizes already cut up for use. Great way to make patchwork quilts fast because everything is already cut and ready to go! shopgirl7232(at)yahoo.com

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  75. QuiltShopGalMarch 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    I tend to use fat quarter bundles to make quilts.

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  76. QuiltShopGalMarch 22, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    I follow via GFC and Bloglovin.

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    www.quiltshopgal.com

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  77. java divaMarch 22, 2015 at 10:06 PM

    I really need to make that sunglasses case.

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  78. LynnMarch 24, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    I love scrappy quilts of any size so mainly use them to get a good mix of fabrics in most quilts I make.

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  79. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    I use fat quarters to make doll quilts and I do love those coasters!!!!

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  80. UnknownMarch 24, 2015 at 1:03 PM

    I follow on bloglovin

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  81. DebbieMarch 24, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    I usually buy fat quarters for small projects or when piecing exchange blocks and I'm not sure it is a fabric that I would love to have lots of leftovers. Looks like a lovely book-thanks for the chance to win!

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  82. BethMarch 24, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Fat quarters are so versatile. I'm a quilter and they are the building blocks for my quilts.

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  83. BethMarch 24, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    I follow you via GFC.

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  84. KarenMarch 24, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    I've been making a lot of baby quilts lately. Fat quarters are great for these! Thanks

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  85. VanMarch 25, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    I use them to make napkins and coin purses.

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  86. VanMarch 25, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    I follow via email.

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  87. sewsillyMarch 25, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    My favorite use of a fat quarter is making a small skirt for my bitty little granddaughter!

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  88. DebbieMarch 25, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    I like to make purses with fat quarters but I also use a lot of fq in quilts. Thanks for the great giveaway. (debbie at wowilikethat dot com)

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