50 Fat Quarter Makes: Fifty Sewing Projects

Description

It's time to finally use those fat quarters you have been hoarding! We all love fat quarters for their amazing value, effortless co-ordination and "buy-me" bundling but knowing what to do with them (other than sitting and stroking them from time to time) can be a dilemma. Not any more! This unique collection of quick-and-easy sewing projects includes contemporary ideas for DIY home decor, accessories, gifts and more all made from fat quarters. Projects range from instant fixes needing just one fat quarter, to those using a small handful to create quick patchwork presents, to those that need up to ten fat quarters to really bust that fabric stash. Eleven talented designers from across the blogosphere contribute their patterns including cases and cosies, bags and baskets, pillows and playmats, quilts and clothes to this desirable, super value package that like the fabrics themselves, just begs to be taken home.|This bumper collection of sewing projects made using fat quarters offers the perfect solution to sewers with a bundle of fabrics waiting to be stitched into something lovely. Eleven talented designers have contributed to make this a high-value package that will show you how to use just one fat quarter or up to ten to sew something stunning today.

Elizabeth (Liz) Betts runs Quilty Pleasures, a quilt studio/shop based in her home town of Brighton and Hove. As well as supplying quilters with everything they need to make a quilt, she teaches workshops, writes for magazines and gives talks on the subject. Liz has a background in printed textile design. She is a member of the Quilter's Guild and was invited to exhibit one of her own quilts at their stand at last year's Festival of Quilts.