Earlier this Fall, the talented ladies over at the Fat Quarter Shop published their first book, Simply Fat Quarters. They sent me a copy to review and will be giving away two copies to my readers too. See below on how to enter.
The patterns in this book are suitable for both beginners and experienced quilters. There are 10 patterns in total, one of which has appliqué (see Spa photo below). If you can make half square triangles, these patterns are for you. Each pattern includes cutting, piecing and layout images for four sizes (crib to king size).
It is a pattern book and, as such, does not include general how to quilt instructions. However, the detailed graphics for each piecing step are extremely well done. Definitely some of the best I’ve seen. The cutting instructions are labelled with letters that are then used throughout the piecing instructions. Additionally, there are drawings showing you exactly how to cut your fat quarter to make the best use of your fabric.
Let’s look at some of the patterns, my favourite is Poppy:
A collage of various quilts in the book:
This is Marbles, an excellent pattern to use for an I Spy quilt:
Another favourite of mine, this is Retreat:
And Zap which I think would be perfect for large focussed fabrics:
Hats off to the entire Fat Quarter Shop team, you’ve done a fantastic job on this book, and I highly recommend it. Purchase it here: Simply Fat Quarters.
Give-Away
I have two copies to give-away. To enter, simply leave me a comment below telling me which pattern you want to make first from those I featured above. The winners will be chosen randomly, next Friday, December 7th.
Winners:
Congratulations to the two winners. Please check your inboxes for an email from me.
I lke the Poppy pattern . I think it would be fun to make. Thanks for having the giveaway.
Marbles would be my first choice, as I have young grandaughters who would get a kick out of these quilts. would make them into I spy quilts. thanks
I love the bold Retreat pattern, but they all look like fun to try! And don’t we all love fat quarters….
I love the poppy pattern too! That’s the one I’d make first!
Me gusta mucho el libro, me encanta trabajar utilizando telas claras como fondo.
retreat i wud make right away….
I’s love to make Spa.. such a simple design, hints of the modern and very calm, like a trip to a spa Some of the others look tempting too! Don’t make me choose just one..
I love poppy pattern too. hugs
I would make the SPA quilt first. I live near the beach and it reminds me of the waves. Thank you for such a nice give-a-way.
Definitely the Marbles I Spy! I have 5 grandchildren and I am always looking for new ideas for special quilts for each of them!!
I would like to make Retreat. I have not made a quilt that modern yet. It is beautiful!
I would love to make heirloom. This would look so cool in my bedroom. I also love the poppy pattern.
I love the Spa Quilt and I have wanted to try curves. Thanks for the great give-a-way.
Poppy is my favorite quilt above, so I would make that first. Great giveaway having a new book to quilt from.
Hello, I like “Marbles” because I like sewing “I spy” Quilts!! It’s so funny!!
Thanks for the give away. My favorite pattern of the ones you shared is “Retreat.” I really need one (a retreat and one of these great books!)
Poppy,for sure…..
I would definitely make the Marbles one first. I love making quilts for kids and donate them to several charities.
Great I Spy quilt.
I’d really like to make “Spa” because I love those undulating strips in the soft blues. Mmm, so restful.
So many to choose from. First would be Poppy, then Heirloom, Thistle, and Retreat.
I love, love the one on the cover that looks like four log cabin blocks with sashing – and Retreat and also Poppy. Sure hope I win because I would love to make any of them. Thank you for being so generous and thinking of us. Judy C
marbles – I spy cute
I love the pattern poppy , I would make it in reds and greens for a Christmas quilt. It is beautiful !
My fav is “Retreat.” I have the perfect groups of fabrics ready to go. Just need the book.
Heirloom is the quilt Iwould make the first from this book.I like the the pattern and also the quilting between the blocks.
Have several bundles of Batik fat quarters just waiting for the book to arrive…xx
Oh, Poppy is too fun not to make first. I also like the one on the cover a lot. Thanks for offering the giveaway.
Nancy from joy for gace
I love the poppy pattern. I’d have to make that first using 30’s fabric.
All look too yummy – maybe the marble one as I do a lot of children quilts. Hope all is well – I live in New Zealand so got my sewing room tidy yesterday on a wet foggy day – yes it is supposed to be summer.
Heirloom is the quilt that I’d like to make first. Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Oooh, would definitely make Marbles or the one on the cover ;-) thank you for the opportunity to win ;-)
I LOVE Poppy – that’s what I’d do first, for sure!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Oh! What a lovely book. I’d just love to win a copy, I love so many especially Poppy & Zap.
Kay.
You’ve given us a very hard choice, the book has only beautiful quilts. Poppy is my favorite but Retreat is a close second. Thank you for the generous giveaway.
I like Poppy, Retreat and Zap! Thank for the giveaway!
Have a nice day!
Which one..which one!!! Marbles would be great for my I Spy collection, Thistles for my Scottish heritage & Poppy just because it is gorgeous….well done & thanks to the ladies from Fat Quarter…. :)
I would make Spa or Retreat. This is an awesome book. Thanks for sharing!
I like the marbles pattern. Especially as an I spy.
I would have to make Truffles, mainly because I am starting to get the hang of half- and quarter-square triangles, and it looks so pretty!
I would so love to make the poppy pattern. So pretty!!!
I would make Thistle – I have been looking for a pattern for a quilt for my daughter’s “Granny House” ( a two bedroom cottage on their five acre block near Samford, Qld, overlooking the water-lily covered dam)
I would so love to make the poppy pattern. So cute!
Marbles! I have a great-niece in need of a quilt and that would be lovely!
Todos son bonitos, cualquiera e ellos puede ser mi favorito
I love the quilt on the cover. This book is on my wish list. =)
The Poppy quilt for sure.
I think Heirloom would be first but Thistle would be close behind!
I like Poppy & Spa! Retreat & Thistle are great too!
Retreat would look perfect with some Batiks I have in my stash….oh the possibilities are endless
I like Spa, though the curves are a little intimidating. :)