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romille 04-16-2015 06:35 AM

Fat Eighths... what do I do with them?
 
I searched the board, but didn't find much... so thought I would ask...

I bought a few "chicklets" from a LQS, they are bundles of 4 fat eighths. I don't know what to do with them! They were cute and coordinated, and I thought that maybe one day I would find some awesome little project that would be just perfect for them... but, nope. I also won a little bundle of fat eighths that are super adorable florals, don't know what to do with those either.

So, I ask of you... what do you use your fat eights for? Do you know of any patterns? Small projects? Sites with good suggestions?

tessagin 04-16-2015 06:38 AM

Not sure the size of a "fat eighth' but maybe a mug rug?

lucky_alf2 04-16-2015 06:44 AM

Here are some ideas:)
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-...quilt-patterns

MugsRugs and Minis are probably good options too:)

ManiacQuilter2 04-16-2015 06:51 AM

Fat eights are half of a fat quarter: 9"x 21". I bought a bundle of fat eights at JAF and still trying to figure out the best way to use them!

SueSew 04-16-2015 07:18 AM

Small pieces are good for applique. you don't need a lot of yardage to make a dozen flowers or leaves or whatnot.

Jeanne S 04-16-2015 07:34 AM

They could be cut into strips and used in string quilt blocks or wonky log cabin blocks. Also a scrappy hourglass block quilt with a co-ordinating solid to fill in.

PurplePassion 04-16-2015 08:12 AM

A Tiddley winks quilt would be cute.

janRN 04-16-2015 08:25 AM

I do a lot of paperpiecing, my favorite being 4" mini blocks. Fat 1/8ths are perfect for those.

lynnie 04-16-2015 08:32 AM

right now i'm making NICU quilts for Annaquilts. fat eights would be perfect for those.

SuziSew 04-16-2015 08:54 AM

They are great for scrappy quilts!


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