Fat quarters. What are they good for?

[Kenz]

Any patterns out there that calls for fat quarters, other than what tutorials Jenny and Rob have? I am tempted to buy some pretty fat quarter bundles on M*, which are on sale this week, but I don’t really have a use for them right now. I have a lot of unused precuts I’ve purchased in the past, for future projects that I haven’t gotten to yet. 😔

[shermur]

I made this out of fat quarters!

[Bernina2]

I've never bought fat quarters or any other
pre cut fabrics. I always buy yardage, 1/2 -1 yard cuts.
I make scrappy quilts and use a little from many fabrics.
Personally I think pre cuts/fat quarters are higher priced
and quality is poor.
Buying yardage also allows a quilter to build a stash
and you always have fabric on hand for a quick
Gift when needed.

[Debbie Watters]

That is really pretty, Shermur. Your work is always so impressive!

[Kenz]

I made this out of fat quarters!

Beautiful! Love the colors and pattern.

[Sandy Navas]

https://www.patchworkposse.com/fat-q...cutting-it-up/

http://blog.missouriquiltco.com/how-...a-fat-quarter/

if you have a Pinterest account go there and search for fat quarters and you'll find a bunch of diagrams on how to cut them.

Fat quarters are MY VERY FAVORITE precut. I think they are the most versatile cut of all.

[LauraP]

http://www.modabakeshop.com/
go down to fq bundles and check out some of their patterns. They are all free

[Heather]

Moda Bake Shop has lots of "recipes" using fat quarters, too.
If I find a cute FQ that doesn't fit into a quilt I make a pouch out if it. Usually a pretty larger print that I don't want to cut up.

[Caroline T.]

I've never bought fat quarters or any other
pre cut fabrics. I always buy yardage, 1/2 -1 yard cuts.
I make scrappy quilts and use a little from many fabrics.
Personally I think pre cuts/fat quarters are higher priced
and quality is poor.
Buying yardage also allows a quilter to build a stash
and you always have fabric on hand for a quick
Gift when needed.

While I agree that they can sometimes cost more than yardage (per yard) depending on where you shop, but for those who don't want to spend the money on fabric that will sit on their shelves for years and yet want a wide selection, FQs can be quite cost effective in the long run.

But my real question is, please explain how you think they could be poor quality in comparison to the yardage? After all isn't (for example) a Moda collection still Moda whether it's yardage, jelly roll, layer cake or fat quarters?

[The_Last_Unicorn]

Thimble Blossoms makes a lot of patterns for fat quarters; Swoon is my favorite. Lella Boutique has some beautiful FQ patterns, too, like this butterfly design.