Fat quarters

I have come across a site with really cute fabric which they sell by the fat quarter (can get uncut 1/4s).

This got me thinking about what I could make out of 1 or 2 1/4s for DD. I'm thinking quick and easy projects as I prefer to do things start to finish in a session (or at least a day for when DD doesn't sleep well) or they end up in my cupboard for months!

I have made numerous shoes, blocks and a skirt. But I am sure there are more ideas out there so if you know of any tutorials or ideas post them here for some inspiration

link to site

I have done a reversible hat recently to match a dress I made for DD. I have to get a photo of the outfit as I think it's really cute.

They have a FB page too which has heaps of pics of what others have made with the fabric for ideas but most use more than 1-2 FQ or are something I'll make when DD is older. I love the fabric and it is way more reasonably priced compared to quilting shops.

I used one from a dress pattern I brought for DD. It was one that has multiple panels and it was pretty fiddly. I would say you'd need a little bit of sewing behind you before attempting it.

this pattern would be good

The hat I made is like the one middle top of the picture

this looks easy to make too

also try Sew Addictive Fabrics I shop from her all the time for my products. and she is so lovely! and is happy to get in pretty much whatever you need/want.

she is also cheaper and has patterns aswell. (some really great kids patterns)

yeah she has some really gorgeous patterns. did you see on her facebook page that she is thinking about doing a monthly comp? she puts a pattern and some fabric on a really good special, then if interested, you buy it, make it and post on her FB page? i think the prize is more fabric?

I knew I shouldn't have looked in here

Have just bought some cute fabric hehehe, ooops

I have made my DD some rattle cubes using fat 1/4s....sooo easy and they look great! It took me about 10 minutes to make 1 using my machine.

Just get 2 fat 1/4s in colours that suit, or hey you could use as many different patterns/colours as you like I guess. Then cut them into 6 squares - any size you like, but I did 4 inch squares. Then just sew them together in a cube 'net' - look for one on the internet or do the easy one that I did - 4 in a row, then 1 on each end on opposite sides, if that makes sense. Carefully sew together to make the cube - I say carefully as you don't want to sew the wrong sides together or it won't work!

Before you sew the final side together, stuff with stuffing (from spotlight) and push a bell or 2 into the middle for a jingle sound. I made 1 cube with less stuffing so she can hold it easier, and that one makes more noise.

Then sew the final edge up and voila!

www.spoonflower.com allows you to design your own, and you get a discount if you get your own fabric printed, just upload an image, choose the colours, effects and layouts and vola!

I have been unable to find fabric anywhere with turtles on, and managed to design my very own fabric panel with turtles all over it Cost almost $40 to get 1 yard, but thats enough to do 4 canvas blocks and a contrasted cushion cover for D's room!