Fat quarter ideas

[libbydawn]

Hello ladies. I am a quilting newbie. I started a year ago with a dresden plate. Everyone said it was the hardest to start with and that i was insane. I found it very simple. And didn't know what the fuss was all about. I want to do something easy, simple, probably to where you'll laugh at me. But I have 31 fat quarters. 13 of then are duplicate. I want to make a queen size quilt that is large pieces. Strips, squares and rectangles. They are all in vintage 30's/40's style small prints. I do not want a fancy border and I am even fine with tying it instead of quilting it. Can you give me any ideas for layouts/styles and possibly pictoral ideas in a message attachment or email? [email protected] I am looking forward to all suggestions.

[Sunnyok]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

I would do either Hip to be Square pattern or Turning 20 again pattern

[mrswindy4]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

Love the Turning Twenty and Turning Twenty again patterns!! I also love the Short Stack pattern (uses 14 FQ's...but I like to use 7 fabrics, 2 of each)

Lots if patterns here:
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/techni...endly_ss0.html

This one is on my to-do list!!
http://www.fatquartershop.com/Free-Q...adot-Quilt.asp

[Beach Cottage Quilter]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

Does anyone have a link for classic Turning Twenty quilt pattern? I've googled and binged...just can't find it. Thanks for your help!

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[bec]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

Does anyone have a link for classic Turning Twenty quilt pattern? I've googled and binged...just can't find it. Thanks for your help!

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Is this what you are talking about? Jenny calls it Double Slice Layer Cake. If not, I think it's pretty close to it and looks easy to do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxC-0T5lXw4

You could cut your fat quarters into 10 inch squares (or whatever size you want) and use the technique used in this tutorial.

[Beach Cottage Quilter]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

Is this what you are talking about? Jenny calls it Double Slice Layer Cake. If not, I think it's pretty close to it and looks easy to do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxC-0T5lXw4

You could cut your fat quarters into 10 inch squares (or whatever size you want) and use the technique used in this tutorial.

Thanks Bec...I was thinking this tutorial would work too but, still wondered if anyone out there had a pattern or what size block the Turning Twenty quilt has...

[jingleme]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

Maybe this will help?
http://www.ehow.com/how_7172292_make...ilt-block.html
It uses a 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 square, a 7 1/2 x 10 1/2 rectangle, & a 7 1/2 x 17 rectangle to make a 17x17 inch block
This requires 20 fat quarters to make the top (20 blocks, each 16x16 finished)

[Granny Judy]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

Jingleme got there b4 me, but hope a double explanation helps. Granny

The original "turning twenty" uses 20 fat quarters.. Block size are: 10.5 x 10.5. 7.5 x 10.5 & 7.5 x 17. That is a square and 2 rectangles form just one block. I think the pattern used 1/2 inch seams...thus your finished block should measure 17 inches. The choice of fabrics is the key to getting that "special" look to each quilt. 4 =68 inches- blocks across and 5 = 82 inches- blocks down should make a nice twin size covering. (esp when you add your border & binding)

[Beach Cottage Quilter]

Re: Fat quarter ideas

Jingleme got there b4 me, but hope a double explanation helps. Granny

The original "turning twenty" uses 20 fat quarters.. Block size are: 10.5 x 10.5. 7.5 x 10.5 & 7.5 x 17. That is a square and 2 rectangles form just one block. I think the pattern used 1/2 inch seams...thus your finished block should measure 17 inches. The choice of fabrics is the key to getting that "special" look to each quilt. 4 =68 inches- blocks across and 5 = 82 inches- blocks down should make a nice twin size covering. (esp when you add your border & binding)

Thanks Jingleme and Granny Judy! Have a Great day!