The authors of Fat Quarterly, the wildly popular ezine on quilting, share the secrets of their quilting success in a collection of 60 quilt blocks and 12 quilts and projects, with a helpful introduction and coverage of basic techniques. Each chapter offers 10 colourful quilt blocks, instructions for a full-size quilt and a smaller project, plus all the necessary templates. Both a trusted guide and an inspirational workshop, this is a perfect resource for all quilters, especially members of traditional and online quilting bees.
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"The online magazine "Fat Quarterly" ("FQ") is at the foreground of the booming modern quilting movement, and this first book from the publication's editorial team is a treat for quilters of all tastes. "FQ"'s vision of modern quilting is about more than taking traditional blocks and making them wonky--it involves everything from fabric choice to design to the quilting itself. Organized by shapes, the book includes everything from simple squares and rectangles to elaborate polygons. VERDICT: The pieces range from full-size quilts to small projects to help quilters get their feet wet, and the projects are plentiful. An excellent purchase." --"Library Journal"
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Fat Quarterly is a quarterly ezine written largely by a group of four authors: John Adams lives in Cary, NC; Katy Jones and Brioni Greenberg live in West Yorkshire, England; and Natasha Bruecher lives in Berlin, Germany. While each member of the group has a personal blog, they all work to maintain a popular site and blog for their ezine, both with a vibrant online community and over 35,000 visits to their blog per month. They are each very active in the online quilt community, participate in functions of the Modern Quilt Guild and regularly attend Quilt Market/Festivals as well as other international quilting shows.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By nicole vos
Format:Paperback
I love that this book not only has got great projects (quilts mostly) but features a lot of individual blocks as well. Some blocks are basic, some are traditional with a modern twist, there is really something for every quilter in here. Beginners will find all the basic information about quilting in this book and easy blocks to start with and gain confidence in quilting. More advanced quilters will find much inspiration in this book.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By F. Pullen
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Format:Paperback
This book is written by the editors of popular quilting e-zine Fat Quarterly. The colourful modern style of the magazine carries over perfectly to this book which teaches you how to incorporate different shapes into your quilt design.
The book is split into 6 chapters, each one focusing on a different shape: Squares & rectangles, circles, triangles, stars, polygons and diamonds. Each chapter features 10 different blocks made up in eye-catching designer fabrics plus a project and a full size quilt using the blocks. A range of different techniques are covered in the book including appliqué, English Paper Piecing, foundation piecing and fussy cutting.
The instructions are easy to follow, and there is a section on quilting basics at the back of the book to help you. You will also find colourful photos and diagrams throughout the book and templates at the end of the book. Personally I love the use of stunning colourful fabrics throughout the book. It would be hard not to be inspired and full of ideas after reading this book.
This review originally appeared on The Sewing Directory.
The book is split into 6 chapters, each one focusing on a different shape: Squares & rectangles, circles, triangles, stars, polygons and diamonds. Each chapter features 10 different blocks made up in eye-catching designer fabrics plus a project and a full size quilt using the blocks. A range of different techniques are covered in the book including appliqué, English Paper Piecing, foundation piecing and fussy cutting.
The instructions are easy to follow, and there is a section on quilting basics at the back of the book to help you. You will also find colourful photos and diagrams throughout the book and templates at the end of the book. Personally I love the use of stunning colourful fabrics throughout the book. It would be hard not to be inspired and full of ideas after reading this book.
This review originally appeared on The Sewing Directory.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By J. Griffin
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Four different authors, living both in Europe and America have joined forces to present this book. The book is divided into different shape sections and the blocks of each shape are all sewn in the same colours. This makes it really easy to see how the same shapes can be combined into different blocks, both traditional and modern. The book starts with the square/ rectangle, and then as your skills or confidence grows, you could move on through the book.
Clearly well written and very inspiring. I have never before though about making a Dresden plate quilt, simply because I thought it was too fussy, but as it is shown it his book, I many well have one completed before the year is out.
Clearly well written and very inspiring. I have never before though about making a Dresden plate quilt, simply because I thought it was too fussy, but as it is shown it his book, I many well have one completed before the year is out.
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Superb book !
Every quilter should have this book even if it's just ideas on colour. Ideas are well explained and beautifully photographed. Worth every penny.
Published 2 days ago by Robynpeter
4.0 out of 5 stars
Useful modern sampler book
Lots of great ideas for bright and modern blocks, all designed to finish the same size, so really useful if you want to mix and match designs for a sampler quilt. Read more
Published 25 days ago by mrs.j.b.woodhall
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Poorly proof read - not straight forward
I have recently got into patchwork although I have over 30 years experience of sewing. I wanted inspiration for some designs to create with some fat quarter packs I had bought and... Read more
Published 2 months ago by TheShopaholic
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Workshop for Quilters
Despatched quckly. This was a present from a Wish List which I would recommend everyone to encourage from friends and families. Can't go wrong.
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. S. A. G. Threapleton
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fat quarterly shape workshopfor quilters
The book is very useful, I lloved it!!!!!
I hope that in the future I'll be buying more from you.
I hope that in the future I'll be buying more from you.
Published 3 months ago by Renata Spedding
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Excellent techniques
Where to start - the book is organised by shapes and variations on each shape are then clearly explained. Each chapter then has two full sized projects using the techniques. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rosanne Derrett
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great quilts
I love this book because it offers small projects as well as larger one. There is a simple step by step for each block and each technique. Read more
Published 4 months ago by La fille en ecosse
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Great Book
Great book, lovely ideas I haven't seen before. I can't wait to get started on the satelite placemats using circles.
Published 5 months ago by Anne
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Quilters book using Fat Quarters
I love this book. photos are fab. and the quilting designs and ideas are great. Will be inspired into making even more quilts now
Published 11 months ago by Rose
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Great Resource!
This book is a must have in my opinion for anyone who quilts. The book is split into showing how to make different styles of quilt blocks and then how to use them in projects... Read more
Published 12 months ago by SewJustineSew
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