Yes, M'Liss Rae Hawley's book is the one I used for the Woven Ribbons Quilt (mentioned earlier in this thread). I was very happy with that one.

When I first began quilting, I ordered from Quilter's Paradise when they had their Fat Quarter Frenzies - I didn't get to choose my FQs but they wound up being about a $1 each and I thought it a good way to build up some stash. There are quite a lot that I may never use as they aren't really my taste but I've used many in smaller projects and I'm really glad to have them. I think as I become more experienced I might find more ways to use them.

Potholders, pincusions,wallets, table toppers, quilt patters that use fat quarters

Great idea. I found several patterns but liked this one best-

http://www.jukeboxquilts.com/downloa...watchesWeb.pdf

Now how cute is that?

Here is another one. Maybe easier?

http://quilting.about.com/od/quiltpa...lt-pattern.htm

I would say scrap quilts.

Pincushions of course, that's my hobby and I find the most colorful fabric is the best.

They are both cute but I would probably opt for the 2nd one because there is no applique involved. A jigsaw quilt would make a good one for Quilts for Kids. I have someone coming in today to add some electrical circuits to my sewing room so I'm exiled. Maybe I'll rescue some FQs and do some cutting today for a jigsaw. :)

How can you have to many FQ's there's always a use for them

I just saw a pattern on Clothilde (sp?) for a variety of slippers made from fat quarters.

Turning twenty and yellow brick road are great fq quilts!!!

If you Google 'fat quarter yields' you will get a chart that tells how many squares can be cut from a Fq. Did you know there are 90 2" sq. In a FQ?

I laughed at Melissa Dove's post... that's the same thing I do when I'm feeling low... I just take out all of my fat quarters and "fondle" the little devils! Looking at all the pretty colors and patterns just makes me feel better. Guess we're all a little strange....!

Seriously, there are many great books about how to use FQ's; try searching fat quarter quilts on Amazon and you will find them.

The new issue of Quilters World has a pattern that uses fat quartrs. It is meant for Asian fat quarters but I am sure you can use any fat quarter.

do a scrappy 10 minute block....reduce the block size to 9" and you can get 4 from a fq......fast, easy and looks great!

Turning Twenty patterns!

I agree about Turning Twenty, which are patterns based upon using 20 coordinating fat quarters.

Just me but I could never have too many FQ's

Well said!

I,also, like disappearing 9 patch for fat quarters

I like them for placemats and table toppers. If you don't have matching fabric to piece anything, just use the whole FQ to make a wholecloth placemat.

I LOVE fat quarters! Here are the directions for a baby quilt that uses 16 FQs. I have made this top and it was fun and very easy. When I get it quilted I will post pics.

http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2010/0...simple-by.html

Do a turning twenty. It takes twenty fat quarters

Yep, scrap quilts would be my choice, as well.

And here it is!!
http://www.textiletraditions.com/res...eilds.htm#fats

I just finished another pincushion that is displayed over on the left but I'm running out of these colors. I tried darker fabrics but it just doesn't come out the same.

If you make a sampler quilt you could use two or three or more different colors in each block and then buy yardage for borders.

You can never, ever, have too many fat quarters. There is always something to do with them. Mix them with solids you may have, you can create a marvelous holiday table runner utilizing colors that would go for that holiday (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukah, Valentines day, etc.).
If you feel there are too many taking up space in your home, I shall send you my address and they can take up residency along with all of mine, that seem to like being here. (LOL)

I sort them in like colors and then when a quilt calls for yardage in a particular color, I pick out enough fat quarters to make up the yardage. Having a greater variety of fabrics in your quilts, even in the same color family can give a quilt interest and texture. I always use at least 20+ fabrics in most of my quilts.

Scrap quilts!

I love to buy fat quarters! And I love to make scrappy quilts, so I guess that is what I would have to say. lol

Fat quarters to me are just like comfort food and not a single calorie :lol: :lol:

By all means, have a FQ Sale. Bet they would go quickly, especially if priced right.

Scrap Quilts!!

Speaking of FQ's, just got my Joann's flyer in the mail and starting Friday - Monday (Labor Day weekend), all FQ's and FQ bundles are 50% off - PLUS, there is a coupon on the back for an additional 10% off ALL purchases, on sale or not. Guess where I will be next Friday????

Some have posted pics of cute scrappy snowball quilts. Here are links to a couple:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-142117-1.htm

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-128192-1.htm

ooooooo,I love the disappearing 9 patch I am, going to make that one next. Use the fat quarters.

i have never heard of to many fat quarters!!! i love them !! google search there are a lot of things that can be made from them

Isn't it the desert part? Alot like candy!

I'd be glad to take some off your hands. LOL.

you can do anything with fat quarters that you do with fabrics by the yard, except you'll need more of them. it sounds like that isn't the problem. I am sure you have some that are in the same color range that can be grouped together. Make an Irish Chain, 4 patch, 9 patch, sampler with many different blocks, all sorts of applique.
Search for the charts links and look up how many squares you can get from fat quarters, then you can apply that info to any pattern out there. Convert the yardage to fat quarters, and there you go. :lol:

There are several good books out on "fat quarter bundles".
"bundles of Fun" by Karen Schnyder (got it cheap at Half-Price Books) is good.