Fat-Quarter Friendly Quilts

By Annie's

Fat quarters are the most popular and versatile pre-cut fabric. Folded up neatly at the store, they call to every quilter and ask to be brought home to your stash. Random fat quarters can be pulled together to make amazing “planned scrappy” quilts. A fat quarter bundle, on the other hand, is agreat way to sample an entire line of fabric without waiting at the cutting counter. With more possibilities than other pre-cuts, it can be difficult to imagine a design and get stitching—but not forthese talented designers! Whether it's a curated collection or random fat quarters you've been collecting, there are 12 creative designs you can turn to again and again.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annies
• Release date: Jun 1, 2021
• ISBN: 9781640255005

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Introduction

Fat quarters are the most popular and versatile pre-cut fabric. Folded up neatly at the store, they call to every quilter and ask to be brought home to your stash. Random fat quarters can be pulled together to make amazing planned scrappy quilts. A fat quarter bundle, on the other hand, is a great way to sample an entire line of fabric without waiting at the cutting counter. With more possibilities than other pre-cuts, it can be difficult to imagine a design and get stitching—but not for these talented designers!

Within these pages you will find projects that use those fat quarters you’ve been saving for the perfect design. Whether it’s a curated collection or random fat quarters you’ve been collecting, there are 12 creative designs to choose from. For a quick and easy quilt, check out Roman Candle—a large throw with strip piecing that shows off your four favorite fat quarters. Pull together some greens and pinks from your stash to stitch Cross Keys, a traditional modern beauty, to add the finishing touch to your table. For more of a challenge, grab a curated fabric bundle to create an Amethyst Garden wall hanging. From table runners to bed quilts, this wonderful collection of designs is one you can turn to again and again.

Enjoy!

Feathered Star

Add beauty and warmth to any decor with this feathered star wall hanging. Dig out your batik fat quarters and start sewing! Give one as a gift or make one for each season.

DESIGNED & QUILTED BY JULIE WEAVER

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

FINISHED SIZES

Quilt Size: 38 × 38

Block Sizes: 6 × 6 and 12 × 12

Number of Blocks: 12 and 1

Center Star

12 × 12 Finished Block

Make 1

Center Star

6 × 6 Finished Block

Make 8

Center Star

6 × 6 Finished Block

Make 4

MATERIALS

•¾ yard each white-gray #1 and #2 batiks*

•1¼ yards dark blue #1 batik*

•1 fat quarter medium blue batik*

•1 fat quarter light blue-gray batik*

•1 fat quarter dark blue #2 batik*

•Backing to size*

•Batting to size*

•Thread

•Basic sewing tools and supplies

*Fabrics from Blue Jean Baby collection from Hoffman California-International Fabrics and Warm & Natural cotton batting from The Warm Company used to make sample.

PROJECT NOTES

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Be mindful of the direction of the diagonal seams in each step.

Press after each step.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40 of usable fabric width for yardage and 20 for fat quarters.

WOF – width of fabric

CUTTING

From white-gray #1 batik cut:

•1 (3½") A square

•4 (2") B squares

•8 (2 × 3½) C rectangles

•2 (1½ × 27½) D border strips

•2 (1½ × 29½) E border strips

•2 (1½ × 32½) F border strips

•2 (1½ × 34½) G border strips

From white-gray #2 batik cut:

•12 (3½") H squares

•24 (1½ × 3½) I rectangles

•24 (1½ × 2½) J rectangles

•60 (1½") K squares

From dark blue #1 batik cut:

•12 (2") L squares

•16 (1½ × 5½) M rectangles

•8 (1½ × 3½) N rectangles

•2 (2 × 24½) O border strips

•2 (2 × 27½) P border strips

•2 (2 × 29½) Q border strips

•2 (2 × 32½) R border strips

•16 (2½ × 3⅜) AA rectangles

•4 (2½" × WOF) binding strips

From medium blue batik cut:

•2 (2 × 6½) S rectangles

•2 (2 × 9½) T rectangles

•8 (1½ × 5½) U rectangles

•16 (1½ × 3½) V rectangles

•4 (2½") W squares

From light blue-gray batik cut:

•4 (2 × 5) × rectangles

•4 (2 × 6½) Y rectangles

•16 (2½ × 3⅜) AA rectangles

From dark blue #2 batik cut:

•24 (1½") Z squares

•16 (2½ × 3⅜) AA rectangles

COMPLETING