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Old 04-16-2015, 06:35 AM
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Default 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?
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Old 04-16-2015, 06:38 AM
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Not sure the size of a "fat eighth' but maybe a mug rug?
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Old 04-16-2015, 06:44 AM
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Here are some ideas
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quilt-...quilt-patterns

MugsRugs and Minis are probably good options too
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Old 04-16-2015, 06:51 AM
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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!
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Old 04-16-2015, 07:18 AM
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Small pieces are good for applique. you don't need a lot of yardage to make a dozen flowers or leaves or whatnot.
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Old 04-16-2015, 07:34 AM
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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.
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Old 04-16-2015, 08:12 AM
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A Tiddley winks quilt would be cute.
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Old 04-16-2015, 08:25 AM
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I do a lot of paperpiecing, my favorite being 4" mini blocks. Fat 1/8ths are perfect for those.
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right now i'm making NICU quilts for Annaquilts. fat eights would be perfect for those.
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Old 04-16-2015, 08:54 AM
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They are great for scrappy quilts!
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