Hi goudkov,
Thank you for your question.
Tableware quilts, Table runners, Placemats
http://www.tyquilts.com/products.php
Tote bags
http://www.quiltingconnect.com/Quiltedpursesandtotebagpatterns.htm
Christmas Tree Skirt, Swing Bag (tote), Apron, Gypsy Head Scarf
http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_dept_items.asp?sid=4023315145154023&Store_id=499&page_id=17&Sub_Department_ID=2&categ_id=2&parent_ids=&page_viewall=Y&sNode=&Exp=Y&Search_Dept=
Beanbags, Totes (Drawstring bags), Doll clothes, Doll blankets, Child
aprons, Sachets, Potholders
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf446207.tip.html
Jackets
http://www.friestyle.com/worshops.html
Fat quarters make pretty baby quilts, lap quilts, crib, bunk bed,
twin, full/queen and king bed quilts.
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
Request for Answer Clarification by
goudkov-ga
on
15 Mar 2005 13:16 PST
Hi, I am not looking for products, but for concepts and ideas for
which a quilter might use fat quarters (as opposted to standard
squares for example).
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Clarification of Answer by
tlspiegel-ga
on
15 Mar 2005 14:20 PST
Hi goudkov,
Thank you for your clarification. I didn't provide you with links to
products. When I created a list of ideas for using fat quarters the
name of the idea had a link to what the quilting look liked when used
with fat quarters. It was not for products.
Your original question asked for 5 quilting ideas for which one can
use fat quarters My list included way more than 5 creative ideas for
using fat quarters:
Tableware quilts, Table runners, Placemats, Tote bags, Christmas Tree
Skirt, Swing Bag or purse, Apron, Gypsy Head Scarf, Beanbags,
Drawstring bags, Doll clothes, Doll blankets, Child aprons, Sachets,
Potholders, Jackets, baby quilts, lap quilts, crib, bunk bed, twin,
full/queen and king bed quilts
Best regards,
tlspiegel
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Request for Answer Clarification by
goudkov-ga
on
15 Mar 2005 15:48 PST
Ok, I think we are misunderstanding each other.
I'm not looking for a list of things one can make out of fat quarters
_as well_, but what can fat quarters specifically be used for.
For example, "Tableware quilts, Table runners, Placemats, Tote bags, Christmas Tree
Skirt, Swing Bag or purse, Apron, Gypsy Head Scarf" etc. can be made
using squares or trinagles if one desires. Any shape will do.
What I need to know is why quilters use fat quarters for whatever (5)
projects -- the reason why fat quarters are used for such and such.
So instead of "here, this site lists this thing and the description
says fat quarters have been used" I need to know the reasons why.
I hope this explains what I need.
If not, please ask me for further clarification before doing any research.
I don't even care about the number (5) of the examples; just as long
as the point about the _fat quarters's use_ is made clear.
Thank you.
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Clarification of Answer by
tlspiegel-ga
on
15 Mar 2005 16:48 PST
Hi goudkov,
Am I on the right track now? :)
Reasons why quilters use fat quarters.
http://www.getcreativeshow.com/seminars/quilting_faqs.htm
While a regular quarter yard of fabric is 9" wide and 44" long, a
"fat" quarter is the same amount of fabric cut "fat". Fat quarters
are twice as wide (18") but only half as long (22"). It's a little
more versatile and the perfect size for those little bits you need for
quilting projects.
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http://www.redeaglespirit.com/arrrgh/archives/cat_quilts_quilts_quilts.html
Quilters feel that you have more options with a fat quarter because
the piece is wider.
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http://www.retirementwithapurpose.com/quiltingrar.html
A good quilting shop will also offer ?fat quarters? and ?jelly rolls?
(packages of fabric that are color-coordinated and pre-cut for
quilters).
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http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/showthread.php?s=8eba52fa37a0ae3ce729be0e6f617a5d&p=115025#post115025
fat quarters are a quarter yard of fabric cut to measure 18" by about
22" (the typical width of fabric is about 44" so half of that is 22",
and half of a yard is 18")
I find fq's are easier to use when quilting because you can get more
out of them - with a typical quarter yard cut you only have 9" of
length to work with.
[...]
Fat quarters are also good for adding to your stash....when they're on
sale you buy as much as you can to round out what you already have.
That way you have a large selection when you're quilting...plus there
ARE quilt patterns that just use fat quarters....
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http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-1790,subcat-HOBBIES.html
Quilting fabrics are available by the yard in 44- and 45-inch widths;
you can also find them at quilting supply stores pre-cut and sold in
tidy little bundles called fat quarters.
A fat quarter isn't cut from the bolt of cloth as a 9-inch x 44-inch
strip of fabric. Instead, the store cuts a 1/2 yard from the bolt and
then cuts this 18-inch x 44-inch piece in half down the center crease,
giving you an 18-inch x 22-inch piece of fabric. This makes it easier
to cut larger-sized quilt pieces from the fabric, rather than limiting
yourself to templates or patches 9 inches or smaller.
Purchasing fat quarters is a good way to go if you only need a small
amount of a particular color for your project: You save time, because
you don't have to wait for the store personnel to cut the fabric from
the bolt for you, and you get more useable fabric for your money
because of the way the pieces are cut. It's also a great way to build
your fabric stash, because fat quarters are often cut from fabrics
that are being discontinued, and they are often greatly discounted by
the store.
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They're easy to share and swap
http://groups.msn.com/QuiltingToShare/fqswap.msnw
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Best regards,
tlspiegel
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