Fat quarters
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Forum Description: For our Crafty members! Are you decorating your child's bedroom? Making something for yourself? Tell us about it and maybe give us the instructions to make one ourselves!
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Topic: Fat quarters
Posted By: E&L+1
Subject: Fat quarters
Date Posted: 24 November 2010 at 3:04pm
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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 
http://www.sewpretty.co.nz/ - link to site ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 24 November 2010 at 10:47pm
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Ooh, thanks for the link, that site looks awesome! I've been looking for some cool fabric to make a reversible sunhat out of, one for DS and one for me if it works!
So a reversible sunhat would be a quick and easy project for you! |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 25 November 2010 at 9:46am
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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. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 25 November 2010 at 12:24pm
| What pattern did you use for your hat, Esmesmum? I'm still looking for one that's easy for a complete novice, but looks stylish and cute! |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 25 November 2010 at 2:04pm
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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.
http://butterick.mccall.com/b5056-products-7671.php?page_id=378 - this pattern would be good The hat I made is like the one middle top of the picture http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/07/how-to_sew_a_reversible_sun_ha.html - this looks easy to make too ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: HuMum
Date Posted: 26 November 2010 at 11:58am
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Theres a free online reversible bucket hat and a 48cm head uses fat quarter. Its only a one size pattern but I enlarged in on the copier to make it bigger.
http://sewmuchado.blogspot.com/2010/07/tutorial-4-in-1-reversible-toddler.html - Bucket hat |
Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 26 November 2010 at 8:46pm
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also try http://www.sewaddictivefabrics.co.nz/shop/default.aspx - 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) |
Posted By: E&L+1
Date Posted: 27 November 2010 at 7:04am
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I love her patterns. I wanted to link to her shop as well but I'm not at home and I couldn't remember what the website was called! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MyLilSquishy
Date Posted: 27 November 2010 at 7:50am
| 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? |
Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 28 November 2010 at 10:10pm
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Thanks for the links guys! HuMum, I just found that bucket hat pattern myself, that's the one I've decided to have a go at!
The online fabric stores look great, but I just got given a $50 Spotlight voucher from my parents (early birthday present!), so I might wait til I go through Palmy in a few weeks time and get some fabric there. |
Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 30 November 2010 at 3:26pm
I knew I shouldn't have looked in here 
Have just bought some cute fabric hehehe, ooops  ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: SewPretty
Date Posted: 08 December 2010 at 3:32pm
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Hi
This is Kirsty from Sew Pretty, thanks for all the comments and some orders! Keep up to date with us on Facebook, I am going to launch a Fat Quarter competition soon where the challenge will be to see what you could make with a FQ! Always up for great sewing ideas, so do let me know if you find any great ones! Kirsty |
Posted By: MuppetsMama
Date Posted: 12 January 2011 at 1:18pm
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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! 
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Posted By: mcshort
Date Posted: 10 April 2011 at 9:26pm
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http://www.prudentbaby.com/2010/09/fat-quarter-apron-tutorial.html
Also if you dare... the Sew Mama Sew! blog has heaps of gorgeous ideas and tutorials: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=751 ------------- Mum to two very active boys, born October 2008 and December 2010. Getting excited about becoming a Childbirth Educator, and LOVIN being a birth support to amazing and courageous women! |
Posted By: Babykatnz
Date Posted: 16 April 2011 at 5:27pm
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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!
------------- Brandon - 05/12/2003  
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Posted By: Plushie
Date Posted: 28 April 2011 at 12:18pm
| Awwww no! That owl fabric on the front page is gorg, and i'm so sure there is a nappy out there with that pattern too. I wish i could sew/had a daughter. Boy clothes look a bit...odd...in pink paisly! |