What to do with Fat Quarters??
 

When I first started out I went crazy purchasing fat quarters. Now, what do I do with them? It seems like none of them go together and I am at a loss. I did use one batch of black and white fat quarters for a backing, but my others just don't lend to that. Any ideas? HELP!!!

I would be willing to bet that if you liked the FQs you bought, that they do go together - at least some of them.

When I started out, everything had to be matchy-matchy - and now I realize that sometimes variations in color and/or theme can be a good thing.

As far as what to do with them - I don't know. I have long pieces I'm reluctant to cut up.

Take a look at Bonnie Hunter's patterns at quiltville.com. You should get lots of ideas there.

There's a really fun pattern from Three Sisters called "Crumbs" that I think requires 40 fat quarters. I've made three of these quilts cuz I love fat quarters too . . .

Make a scrap quilt. Be sure to add as many different fabrics as possible. If you really don't like them maybe trade for yardage or sell them.

Coasters, hot pads, placemats, bags.

Make a string quilt with all the different FQs. They would be perfect for it.

Oh, such good ideas. Thanks a lot!!!! Love this board.

I think that happens with most of us when we begin quilting. We want a stash so we just buy fabric without much of an idea of what we want, how we will use it or how to get a cohesive variety. I'm still using up stuff I bought under those "guidelines". Now when I buy fabric I get either 3, 6 or 9 yards so I can actually do something with it!