Book Review – 50 Fat Quarter Makes: Fifty Sewing Projects Made Using Fat Quarters

Fat quarters aren’t just for quilters! All sewers love these inexpensive pieces of fabric and this book shows you how to create 50 fabulous projects from your stash.

This unique collection of 50 quick-and-easy sewing patterns includes contemporary ideas for DIY home decor, accessories, gifts and more–all made using fat quarters.

Projects range from instant fixes like coin purses needing just one fat quarter, to quilts and wall hangings that need up to 10 fat quarters which will really bust your stash!

11-talented designers from across the blogosphere contribute their patterns – including cases and cosies, bags and baskets, pillows and playmats, quilts and clothes – to this desirable, super-value package, that like the fabrics themselves, just begs to be taken home!

50 Fat Quarter Makes

Check out our Discounted Fat Quarter Bundles here in our online store. Check out this video by National Sewing Circle on using fat quarters in your sewing.

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!