Fat Quater Patterns
 

I've just gotten a couple of collections of fat quarters I have been envying for a while now. Yellow Brick Road is the pattern I plan on using, but surely there are more good fat quarter patterns that could beautifully display my new goodies. I found and way overpaid for "Winter's Grandeur" by Robert Kaufman and silk/ cotton fat quarters called "Radiance" in pastel and jewel tones, also by Kaufman. The Radiance are beautiful solids and the Winter Grandeur pieces have metallic with a panel included. The more I get into this "hobby", the more I find and love, and to my amazement have spent a small fortune. More than once I have read about "petting" one's stash, I get it now. Now if I realize I don't have to make something out of every piece of fabric I see and like I can spend my energy on actually piecing and quilting. Oh how I love this "hobby " of mine!!!!

There are tons of patterns that use FQ!!

One quilt I like is a variation of a crazy quilt. Google crazy quilt patterns and look at the images for patterns. Then just enlarge one you like and lay it on a stack of fat quarters. Cut along the lines, rearrange the different pieces, and sew together. Sashes can even be used between them. Pretty neat looking quilts. I don't add any of the extra stuff, like lace or beads or satin.

Let me see if I can find one I made and add a picture...in case the idea is interesting to you.

Dina

I bought the Winter Grandeur, too--I'm looking forward to the suggestions you get.

I really like the Turning Twenty patterns for FQs.

Go to pinterest and do a search for fat quarter quilts. Lots of ideas.

I have found that I like YBR a lot better when the pieces are scaled down slightly. It can make a big difference if you have high contrast (the darkest pieces being smaller). Might be worth considering.

hugs,
charlotte

I'd look on the Kaufmann site to see if they show patterns using the fabrics.

Moda bake shop has lots of precut patterns.

also, google "fat quarter friendly" patterns.