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What to do with Fat Quarters??

Old 09-10-2013, 05:57 AM
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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!!!
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Old 09-10-2013, 06:01 AM
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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.
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Old 09-10-2013, 06:11 AM
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Maybe try featuring each one in the Shadowbox pattern?
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Old 09-10-2013, 06:22 AM
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Take a look at Bonnie Hunter's patterns at quiltville.com. You should get lots of ideas there.
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Old 09-10-2013, 06:33 AM
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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 . . .
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Old 09-10-2013, 06:36 AM
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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.

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Old 09-10-2013, 06:37 AM
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Coasters, hot pads, placemats, bags.
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Old 09-10-2013, 06:39 AM
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Make a string quilt with all the different FQs. They would be perfect for it.
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Oh, such good ideas. Thanks a lot!!!! Love this board.
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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!
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