Things to Make with Fat Quarters
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Fat quarters have to be the most versatile fabrics around. You don’t need to be an expert quilter to have fun with fat quarters either. Purses, scarves, plushies, you name it ~ fat quarters are perfect for all sorts of sewing.
Below I’m sharing some of my favorite fat quarter projects, plus a few that I’ve found around the web.
From the vaults of The Seasoned Homemaker:
1. Quilted Coasters
2. Passport Holder
3. Modern Quilted Table Runner
4. Pom Pom Napkins with Mitered Corners
5. Zippered Box Pouch
Fat Quarter Ideas from Around the Web:
6. Origami Bento Bag
7. Myrtle the Turtle
8. Simple Zippered Pouches
9. No-Sew Pillow Cover
10. Drawstring Backpack
Bonus Idea: Fat Quarters are Ideal for all sorts of Appliqué
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I really like Myrtle the Turtle. Have never tried making something like this.
The no sew pillows look gorgeous. Would make an ideal gift for any number of people who I know. Time to start stashing away some Christmas gifts.
I would love to make a table runner!
Great ideas. I am going to try the wallet! Love the turtle too!
I love the zippered boxed pouch
I love the little pillow covers…quick and easy! I’d certainly make several. It can change up a room pretty quickly!! Have an especially blessed day!!
I am obsessed with making reversible bucket hats with 2 fat quarters.
I would love to make some quilted coasters.
I really need some coasters since the weather is so hot and cool drinks are sweating everywhere!
I will make the Origami Bento Bag.
I am making fat quarter drawstring bags to go in the Samaritan’s Purse Christmas Child shoeboxes and I’d make some adorable Myrtle the Turtles!
Thanks for sharing all your favorites!!!!
I would use the fat quarters for my granddaughters. I have 4 and am teaching them how to sew. Love these ideas!
I love the idea to use them for applique. My dinning room chairs need to be recovered. The fat quarters will provided just enough of a “pop” for some plain fabric I already have.
I like the draw string back pack- could be a really cute gift for kids!
Love those pillow covers and the pom pom napkins.
I would enjoy making a cute quilted table runner using the fat quarters. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
The zippered pouches are great! Love the wide range of sizes.
I use fat quarters to make reversible half aprons for gifts in favorite colors, prints, or holiday prints to friends, family, and church fund raisers. The aprons are quick and easy to construct, fun to sew, and are appreciated by the receiver.
Fantastic ideas! I can’t wait to get started on some of those patterns! Thanks!!!
I tried to leave a comment for the fat quarter bundle, but the site wouldn’t allow me to write a comment there. Anyway, I love the little zippered bags as they can be made in so many different sizes and so many potential uses!
I keep telling my daughter that I need (I.e. she needs to make…) a table runner, and a runner for the counter. We’ve never worked with FQ before! Thanks for the opportunity. 🙂
Great ideas. I love fat quarters. Thanks for sharing.
I love the coasters and napkins. Actually I love all the ideas.
I need cloth napkins . . badly! So, with this lovely bundle, I will make double sided napkins with mitered corners! Can’t wait!
I will make the passport holder and a couple glasses cases. All these projects look like fun so if there is enough fabric, I’d then make a bi-fold wallet.
So many great quick gift ideas here … Oh, my, where to begin …!
I want to make the quilted table runner and the napkins with pom pom fringe.
Ive signed up for a Mini Quilt Swap and would love to use this, my partner loves these! Thank You!!!
i would make the quilted table runner and zip bags with the scraps and leftovers.
Good Morning…….cute fabrics!!! Ummm..I would make some adorable pillows!!!! Thanks for the fun
give-away……cheers, Valerie 🙂
I would make travel makeup bags for friends as gifts, desperately needed eyeglass case, borders for pillow cases I am making. Two ended pot holder I make. I love this collection of hers.
I would make ALL the things! But I would probably start by making pillows 🙂
We will be traveling soon and the passport holder is just what I need.
My husband and I received quilted coasters for our wedding and they’re all we ever use! Now our daughters like to play/chew on then so I’ve been wanting to make more. 🙂
The turtle is adorable! A perfect pin cushion! I’m going to try making one. Thanks for the great website and ideas.
I would make some pillows. Have a wonderful day!
I need to make some small zipper bags for small gifts and giveaways.
Placemats for my sister
Love all of the ideas using fat quarters!
Eye glasses holders…woohoo!
Eye glass cases and perhaps the fold over wallet…woohoo!
I would make some pot holders.
I really like the modern table runner and the other projects always are some I can come and look at again and again. fat quarters are truly versatile.
I really like the eyeglass case. And the turtle. Sewing up a new purse is really high on my list though.
Gorgeous fabrics! I’d like to try the small wallet and the no-sew pillows are a non brainier! Thanks for the opportunity!
I would like to make the modern quilted table runner as well as the quilted coasters. I’ve been dying to get into quilting and I feel like these 2 projects would be a perfect intro!
I’d like to try quite a few of the things you have listed…eyeglass case, coaster or mug rugs, tote, zippered pouches…baby bibs. Too many to keep naming! Thank you for this… Always love your blog posts!
I’d love to make a patchwork weekend bag – I absoloutely love this fabric line! So cheery x
I want to applique those tea cups!
I am going to make some Quarterfoil blocks and make a runner, wall hanging, eye glass case, and origami bag!! Can’t wait to win this giveaway!!!
Thank you so much!!!
I would love to practice applique by making cute applique kitchen towels for gifts!
My fat quarter collection is declining. In the past few weeks, I have made 10 zippered bags, a table topper and pockets for a tote. I keeping seeing more bag patterns I would like to try, so if I won this bundle, I would try some of the new patterns I have found.
I’ve been wanting to make some washable/re-usable utensil pouches that will keep my used utensils from soiling my lunch tote when I bring my lunch to work. That way I won’t have to rely on one use disposable resources such as paper towels or plastic bags.
I would like to make a table runner or the no sew pillows
I would make more of those adorable zipper box pouches! I’ve made two so far and they are so cute! I’d also like to make some of the quilted coasters.
I would make a quilt for an orphan baby
I want to try to make the turtle.
I think I’d like to make an eyeglass case.
The pom-pom napkins!!!! How cute are they?!!!!
So many good ideas. I’d make the wallet and glasses holder for sure. The table runner is lovely too. Thanks for sponsoring this giveaway.
I would make them into washable napkins
My wallet just broke. I want to try to make one.
Lots of great ideas. It’s hard to pick just one
I really like the drawstring backpack and zippered pouch.
I’d make a couple of the tri-fold wallets!!!!
I think I’m going to make an eyeglass case, or else the origami bag. I love that! Thanks for the chance.
I love the zippered box pouch and the bento bag. Cute fabrics!
Does the rafflecopter work by leaving a comment? I keep seeing them (the spinning copter) and can’t figure it out.
I plan to make the zippered pouch, and the Fun fabric would be fun!
Thank you for sharing these adorable projects! I would be inspired both for Fat Quarters and also for fabric scraps (of which I have so many). I am loving that table runner!
I’ve been going crazy making the One Hour Basket for family and friends . . . and they are fat quarter friendly!
I love the Tea cups wall hanging. That would look so cute in my kitchen.
Oh gosh, the turtle is so stinkin’ adorable!
I think I would make a quilt with that bundle. It’s such a fun, happy group of fabrics, I’d like to spread them around with lots of white.
I will make the passport holder
I would make a runner and place mats. Cut bundle. Thank you for the chance.
That bento bag looks great! I’d love to try making one.
I would make a something to put in the middle of my table. It begs for something cute and quilted!
I’ve got a bunch of Cotton+Steel Christmas fabric that I need to start finding projects for! That table runner might be a great start!
I am in love with the sweet turtles! I have some mommy friends whose kiddos would adore a turtle of their own!!
I love to experiment by making all different kinds of things. I will use the fat quarters to make the no sew pillows,
zippered pouches and coasters.
These are all great ideas! I know I’m thinking the Bento bag, or those cute turtles for the kiddos would be tons of fun. Then, of course there are the other practical items, like a new wallet for me or a table runner for someone else. Maybe I should pick up some fat quarters next time we’re at the fabric store and do some experimenting! 🙂
I was looking for an idea for a quick and easy coaster project and voila!….. you provided it for me. Thanks a bunch.
I would like to try the Zippered box bag pattern and so happy you have provided it. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love Zipper Pouches…they can be so quick and easy or in depth and full of color! Thank You!!!
I’m a master quilter—in my head! I watch video tutorials and read blogs/newsletters, and I dream of creating beautiful things using these pre-cuts, but have never had the guts to actually do it. This would be the perfect incentive to walk away from the computer and let my imagination create! Even if I don’t win, I love your emails. Thank you!
You actually said this exceptionally well.
Thank you!