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.
So many neat designs! I think I would make Zap first, for my son and his wife. Thanks!
The first one I would make is Retreat. I love quilt books, thanks for the chance to win!
Retreat is wonderful. The name really fits the pattern. Love the colors
Zap would be my first from this book, I think ;)
Thank you for this splendid giveaway :)
I would love to make the cover quilt. Looks so pretty.
Karen
retreat looks like a must make for me great to see another fat quarter book love those fat quarters they are my fav.cut of fabric
So many beautiful designs… Zap would be my first one.. It looks so fun to make.
Thank you for such a wonderful giveaway!
Poppy or marbles! Thanks for this chance to win, FQs are my favorite fabrics to work with.
Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful pattern book. My favorite design is Poppy.
Retreat would be my first choice!
I’d be torn between poppy and spa, both of them are really amazing and so different, I guess I’d have to ask my husband to choose for me!
Zap,seria ideal para meu genro.Mas o da capa….Obrigada.
tiacarminhapezzuto@gmail.com
I could really have a SPA quilting day making this quilt. This is a beautiful book and I would love to win a copy.
I like Boulevard. I would use some crazy colors in the ‘white’ portion though… What fun! Great job Fat Quarter Shop Ladies!
I love the Poppy and would make that first. I just love all of It’s Sew Emma!
This book looks like a winner! I’d probably make poppy first! Thanks!
Poppy is my favorite, too!
Zap might be my next quilt!!
I loved the Zap design too….and I have just the right fabrics to give it a try!
I think I will have to agree with you, I love the poppies!
I like Retreat best, I think.
The first quilt I would make is Poppy. It is just gorgeous.
The Spa. Very soothing to the eye.
Thanks for the giveaway! I am loving Zap!
I love the quilting on Poppy. I would love to make that one to try quilting it the same.
Spa or boulevard. I like the simplicity of both.
I love the Truffles pattern. It would be a toss up between that and Poppy. So sweet! Be especially blessed, Kathy
This looks like a good book to learn about quilting. I would love to win it.
Pat
Poppy would be my first choice to make. Thanks for the sweet giveaway!
What a neat book. I really like Truffles. And I thought Fat Quarters were useless.
I love this book! It is hard to decide what pattern I would make first they all look so neat! I think I would try making Poppy in some of my 30’s fabrics!
I really love the cover quilt that is hanging – a log cabin variation? All the quilts are great but that one grabs me! Judy R from Buffalo
Poppy looks very pretty. However, Marbles looks like alot of fun. The book sounds fantastic.
I would love to win a copy of this book. I think Boulevard is my favorite, but Poppy is also very appealing.
I love retreat.
I would make the Heirloom or Zap quilt one of my first choice to make. Thank you for the chance to win this book, looks like a very good book to have in a quilters library.
I think Zapp looks like fun.
I agree the simply poppy pattern is wonderful! Would love to make that! Please feel free to pick me as a winner for the book :)
I would make truffles, because I think it would show off my stash the best.
Marbles would be the pattern I would chose..though many call to me! Marbles would be perfect for my 1 year old grandson Max…thanks for showcasing this great book.
Oh i’m so taken by everything i see in this book, especially the projects others have done. I’m amazed at the talent! The project I like the best in your post is zap {pow}
Thanks for the giveaway
I love this book!! I have an addiction to fat quarters. I can never leave a shop without a few. I think I would like to try Marbles, but I also like that Retreat. Oh heck, I like them all, so I’ll choose Marbles as my first to try.
Thanks for the chance to win!!
Hugs, Deborah
I would love to make the “Heirloom” quilt.
Great looking book, thank you for the chance to win. :)
I love Truffles, definatly make that one first
I especially like the Thistle pattern. Makes things look comfy.
What a great book! I would have a problem which quilt to pick first.
I would love to make the Retreat Quilt. What fun with Fat Quarters!!!!
I find Retreat to be very intriquing!
I would make Retreat first. Thanks for the giveaway.
The first quilt that caught my eye above was retreat. Definitely a treat to make!