Fun with Fat Quarters by Wendy Gardiner

Fun with Fat Quarters by Wendy Gardiner

Containing 15 fresh, fun fat-quarter projects, from doorstops and drawstring bags to tablemats, aprons and cushions, this book is ideal for sewers of all abilities. It starts with a comprehensive techniques section and then leads on to the projects; each contains inspiring photography, instructive illustrations and heaps of handy advice.

If you cannot resist purchasing fat quarters whenever you are in a fabric store, then you will probably have more fabric then you know what to do with! Use up some of it by making these fifteen fun stash busting projects

This book is also great for people like me who always buy more fabric than they need when making clothes so they can make accessories. There are several of those in here, from simple flowers for corsages and trims to various bags, a cosmetic purse and aprons. You will also find a baby play mat, draught excluder, door stop and more than one mat. This is a good book too for those who don't have a lot of sewing experience, as many of the techniques are explained in some detail in the second chapter. The first is devoted to introducing the tools and materials you are going to be using, so any beginners out there will get a good grounding in the contents of their sewing box. In here you can learn the basics of quilting and patchwork, but you can also learn how to put in a zip, make buttonholes, work with a twin needle, attach piping, trims and appliqué, and even use any fancy stitches your machine does. These lessons all come with staged photographs as do the projects, although here there are fewer (since you have already had the basics) and there is more print and less picture. Each project has a large photo of the finished item plus several diagrams in most cases. None of the projects are too large or ambitious, and all templates are given where necessary at actual size, always a good thing. Most projects don't use more than one fat quarter of each type, so if you have bought one of those mixed packs you can still use it. This is a great book for beginners and anybody else with too many smallish pieces of fabric!

-- Rachel Hyde - Myshelf.com

September 2015

Lovely projects that you can really spice up by choosing your own fabrics. Use fat quarters to make home projects such as a door stop, coasters, baby blanket, bags, placemats, draught excluder and cushion. There are 15 items to enjoy making. Templates are given where necessary and the instructions and photos are very clear. There's a great introduction and techniques section; something Wendy excels at. I like the mini flower tutorial, showing you how to make 3 different fabric flowers. Most of the projects take just two fat quarters. Useful little book.

* Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts *

August 2015

 

Wendy Gardiner has produced a great book for beginners in this lovely collection of 15 gorgeous projects for using up fat quarters from your stash or from a newly started fabric collection. Wendy is a very experienced quilter and writer who has combined these projects with an excellent how to start patchworking and quilting manual. The emphasis is on small easy to finish projects using fat quarters is great for novice sewers as it is certainly more productive and less overwhelming to make a cushion, pinny or bag rather than a full sampler quilt , but it is rare to find a book which combines such good basic instructions with pretty desirable projects. Each project introduces a new technique , such as piping applique or inserting a zip. This book would make a lovely present for a friend who would like to start sewing, but isn't sure where to start. Just add a bundle of fat quarters to a copy of the book and you'll make someone very happy.

* Popular Patchwork *

Sewing guru Wendy Gardiner brings you this comprehensive guide to sewing with fat quarters. Delve into a brilliant techniques section, guiding you through a variety of essential techniques, from inserting a zip and sewing buttonholes to creating patchwork. Each is fully explained and combined with easy-to-follow step-by-step photography. Once you’ve brushed up on your sewing skills it’s time to get sewing. Choose from 15 inspiring projects: from doorstops and drawstring bags to tablemats, aprons and cushions. Each fun fat-quarter project contains colourful photographs, instructive hand-drawn illustrations and a stash of handy hints and tips. Full-size, traceable templates are supplied at the back of the book. 

We say: Whether you’ve treated yourself to a fat quarter bundle or are using up leftover fabric, there’s a project for you.

* Craft Focus, December/ January issue *

Internationally accredited sewing machine expert, Wendy Gardiner, has been editor of leading sewing magazines, Vogue Patterns, Sewing World and Sew Hip and has produced major books and DVDs on sewing, which she passionately promotes as a fun, affordable hobby. She runs a sewing resource website, www.isew.co.uk which is packed with projects, tips and techniques. Wendy also teaches, runs creative sewing weekends and is a regular guest presenter on shopping channels Ideal World and Create & Craft TV.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781782211464
ISBN 10	1782211462
Title	Fun with Fat Quarters
Author	Wendy Gardiner
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Search Press Ltd
Year published	2015-07-21
Number of pages	96
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.