What’s the Project? Fat quarters are fun to buy and fun to sew with and these 25 Fat Quarter projects will have you sewing something, quick and easy. So grab your stash and start sewing!
This post is one of the first posts I ever wrote for Crazy Little Projects and it’s been a hit ever since. BUT, it felt like it needed some serious updating-some new projects and new pictures to make sure it was worth your time to visit this post. So here it is, the new and improved 25 Things to do with Fat Quarters.
I have to tell you that I don’t quilt, probably never will because they are just not my style, but I’ve always loved to buy Fat Quarters. So in an attempt to find fun ways to use fat quarters, this post was born! Here are 25 fun fat quarter projects to get you sewing up a storm!
Today I am going to show you 25 things you can do with fat quarters other than quilting, but also be sure to check out 25 Things to Do with Fabric Scraps and 25 Things to Sew and 25 *More* Things to Do with Fat Quarters as well.
How big is your fabric stash? This could be a great way to use a bunch of your fabric scraps or smaller pieces from your stash! You’ve got to love a quick and easy sewing project right?
25 Fat Quarter Projects:
Reversible messenger bag to hold keys, phone and wallet:
Small fabric trash can (great for the car!):
This adorable layered baby girl dress:
And you could make her matching shoes:
Cute little wallets:
I’ve made tons of these headbands:
Here’s a fabric covered notebook:
Easy burp cloths for baby made using a fat quarter and cloth diaper:
Get your glue gun and some cork square for this fabric covered bulletin board:
Cute, reusable snack bags:
I love this stitched sunglasses case:
A little cosmetic bag:
OK, that’s a lot of sewing inspiration right there! Which are you going to sew?
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Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
October 29, 2012 at 6:32 amGreat round up! Thanks for including my sunglasses case! =) Have a great week!
Michelle says
October 29, 2012 at 1:50 pmGreat group of projects… As long as the powers still on I might have to do one.
Marie says
October 29, 2012 at 5:22 pmGreat round up. I have so many fat quarters, they are just so easy to buy, so these tutes will come in handy!
Jolyn says
November 4, 2012 at 5:07 pmI love your fat quarters patterns! Can I ask where you get them? We have nothing that cute at our local Joann’s!
Amber says
November 5, 2012 at 1:09 pmThe ones in the picture are from The Ribbon Retreat (online store). Most of them are Riley Blake I think.
patriciagraham says
November 18, 2012 at 3:43 pmlove these ideas,have a few fat quarters myself.i have pinned it.
Katy Nash says
November 20, 2012 at 7:00 amThanks for the ideas. I’ve already started on them!
Debi M says
November 27, 2012 at 7:49 pmThanks for taking the time to locate and post all these cute tutorials.
Michelle Reed says
January 30, 2013 at 8:54 amThere is something missing i use fat quarters to make tons of different fabric flowers.Fabric flower can be used on tons of different items bags,cases,clothes .
Amber says
January 31, 2013 at 9:48 pmI’m going to do another 25 things post soon…I’ll include those. :)
Amber says
February 10, 2013 at 3:05 pmWow! Thanks for the shout out (the Little Man Tie Tutorial is mine). This list is great! : )
Loves,
Amber
Erika says
March 17, 2013 at 9:41 amSo glad I found this I love it.
Paconfidential says
May 11, 2013 at 5:54 amThank you for sharing these lovely ideas. Love
Amelia says
June 20, 2013 at 11:31 pmCoincidentally I bought purple leopard print fat-quarters a few days ago. I made some really cute hair bows out of it!
serve says
July 5, 2013 at 3:05 pmHi there! Someone in my Facebook group shared this site with us so I came to check it out.
I’m definitely enjoying the information. I’m book-marking and
will be tweeting this to my followers! Great blog and outstanding design.
Amber says
July 8, 2013 at 10:24 amThanks and welcome!
DeAnda says
July 7, 2013 at 8:58 pmI used them to cover the bar stools in my house to make them kid dinner stools!
CK says
July 9, 2013 at 7:21 pmOmg! How have I not seen this before! Love, love, love, love!!!! My machine is going to be busy tomorrow :) thanks Amber!!!!
Vanessa says
July 10, 2013 at 11:24 amI love these ideas! I use them to make fat quarter purses and drawstring bags for Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes.
Hannah says
July 16, 2013 at 11:45 amI love this collecting! Those are such useable projects. I make all my kids gifts myself when they are invited to their friends birthday party. I made a reversible kids apron out of 2 fat quarters and wrote a tutorial on it: http://www.sewadorablefabrics.com/reversible-kids-apron-from-2-fat-quarters/
Janice says
August 10, 2013 at 8:17 pmfat quarters are like candy for me. I love to look, feel and pet fabrics. And I do quilt. Great Ideas here too. Fabrics are an addiction!
Amber says
August 12, 2013 at 9:21 pmI hear you!
chris says
September 13, 2013 at 4:52 amToo cute,all winners!
mony76 says
November 23, 2013 at 11:48 amA cover for e-book reader, please? :)
Amber says
December 4, 2013 at 5:45 pmI’ve got one here: http://crazylittleprojects.com/2013/09/ipad-sleeve-case-tutorial-25-things-to-sew-for-your-gadgets-giveaway.html
julie w says
December 5, 2013 at 11:32 amI have also made coffee cozy’s using fat quarters (things that wrap around hot mugs ie Brown sleeves from starbucks)
Cayley says
December 27, 2013 at 10:52 pmI have just started to learn to sew, and found your website via google and so far, I have printed all of your sewing lessons and most of the 25 things to do with fat quarters!! I have to get some more ink! Love it!!! Thank you for a great place to learn!
Sandy Padgett says
January 11, 2014 at 11:52 amJust found this place through Pinterest. Love it. Am going to start on some of these fat quarter ideas. Thanks for bringing all these ideas together. Also bookmarked Crazy Little Projects.
jennifer says
February 19, 2014 at 10:20 pmlove all the ideas, but I want to make the sunglass case
Kim T says
February 20, 2014 at 6:28 amThink I will try the baby shoes for my new granddaughter. :-)
Sarah J says
February 20, 2014 at 6:51 amI need to make some of those headbands for my girl– thanks for the tutorial!
S Gibson says
February 20, 2014 at 7:13 amGreat ideas! Hope to find the time to tackle some in the near future.
Shawn Benson says
February 20, 2014 at 7:46 amLove Love this Blog, what a fun way to win prizes!
Carole M says
February 20, 2014 at 7:46 amI like the little owl project
Shawn Benson says
February 20, 2014 at 7:47 amI would make more zipper pouches!
Shermi says
February 20, 2014 at 7:51 amI would probably make the little man ties or the zipper pouch. :D
Mikaela says
February 20, 2014 at 7:54 amI love the headbands! They look super easy to make!
Bobbie M says
February 20, 2014 at 7:54 amI would make the snack bags or zipper pouches
Nicole says
February 20, 2014 at 7:55 amI need to make the card holder for all the random store reward cards in my wallet.
TONYA says
February 20, 2014 at 7:55 amFound it!
Erin Dorris says
February 20, 2014 at 7:56 amLots of cute baby shower gift ideas! I think the little man ties and the burp cloths would be fun to make for gifts!
Dawn Binder says
February 20, 2014 at 7:56 amWhat an awesome collection of ideas!!
Lauren says
February 20, 2014 at 7:57 amI’ve been wanting to make some zipper pouches so this would be a great opportunity!
Tara says
February 20, 2014 at 7:57 amYou have such great idea! Such a fun blog!
Tara says
February 20, 2014 at 7:58 amAnd I’d love to make the camera strap
Katie says
February 20, 2014 at 7:59 amI love fat quarter projects!
Samantha G. says
February 20, 2014 at 7:59 amI would like to make some small wallet or pouches, tea wallets as favors for an upcoming tea party. But I have to learn how to sew first!!!
TONYA says
February 20, 2014 at 7:59 amFound it! I have so much fun on your blog! Thank you!
Elizabeth says
February 20, 2014 at 8:00 amI would love to try the baby shoes or the little man tie!
Heather says
February 20, 2014 at 8:01 amI’d love to make that little owl!
Amanda G. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:01 amI love all of these ideas! I really want to make the cosmetic bag!
Melissa says
February 20, 2014 at 8:02 amI’ve already made a few of those projects. I think the next one I do will be the iPhone case and checkbook cover!
angela says
February 20, 2014 at 8:02 amWould love to make the sunglasses case!
Jen S says
February 20, 2014 at 8:03 amI really want to make those baby shoes!! So cute!
Randi says
February 20, 2014 at 8:04 amI just bought a pack of quarters to start quilting so I can make mug rugs!
MiCa says
February 20, 2014 at 8:05 amI’ve been looking for a reusuable snack bag post – that’s what I will make first! Thanks a bunch!
Brooke Lakey says
February 20, 2014 at 8:07 amLove the Cosmetic Bag!
Shanna Marshall says
February 20, 2014 at 8:07 amLove these ideas!
Aliesha says
February 20, 2014 at 8:08 amI want to make the little boy shoes!
Kristin says
February 20, 2014 at 8:08 amI love the business card holder!
Colleen Garner says
February 20, 2014 at 8:09 amI have a friend that is having her first baby, so I am going to make her some burp cloths with matching diaper and wipes carrier.
Gail MacGregor says
March 7, 2014 at 7:03 amI am grandmother to 7, and the most appreciated baby gifts I make are the receiving blankets; nice BIG ones, because the ones you buy are too thin and too small. Need 1 yd (0.9 m for Canadians) of flannellette and use the whole thing or cut to 36″ square. Leave the selvedge on the one side, serge or zig-zag stitch all edges, or just the 3 cut ones . Infants can’t kick their feet out of these wraps, and new moms find them very useful for many other purposes: bassinette mattress covers, car seat liners (sew washable), burp cloths , even emergency wiper upper if the spilling happens anywhere else than at home.
Kristen says
February 20, 2014 at 8:11 amI love the boyish baby shoe.
Leah says
February 20, 2014 at 8:13 amI love the apron. I have a little one who likes to help in the kitchen.
Renee says
February 20, 2014 at 8:17 amLove this post, I’ve made several things off of it! Thanks for the fun scavenger hunt!
Hilary says
February 20, 2014 at 8:18 amI need to make the business card holder for all my punch cards.
Katie conley says
February 20, 2014 at 8:18 amI absolutely love fat quarters.
Whitney Hightower says
February 20, 2014 at 8:19 amYay! Made a camera strap for my sister in law for her birthday!
Kristina Smith says
February 20, 2014 at 8:22 amI want to make the boy baby shoes!
Kim says
February 20, 2014 at 8:26 amI think the reusable snack bags are adorable and would love to make some!
Alana says
February 20, 2014 at 8:26 amI made the wipes case and it was easy!
Rebekah L. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:26 ami need to make the iphone case. So cute!
Rebecca F. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:27 amI would like to make the reversible messenger bag – so cute!
Karen says
February 20, 2014 at 8:29 amI can’t wait to make reusable snack bags!
Christine Crawford says
February 20, 2014 at 8:30 amFabulous ideas! I want to try the little baby shoes next!
Sandi says
February 20, 2014 at 8:32 amI made the camera strap cover, and I want to make more….change mine out for the seasons :)
Brenda Carpenter says
February 20, 2014 at 8:32 amI just pinned this post on Pinterest last week! I want to make one of the little wallets. Great ideas!
Emily says
February 20, 2014 at 8:33 amLOVE the owl! I love all birds in general. My daughter just turned one and one of her first “tricks” was when you asked her “Where are the birds?” She points out the window to the bird feeders! Can’t wait to give that little owl a try!
Molly Campbell says
February 20, 2014 at 8:33 amI would love to make the fabric covered notebook, what a great idea!
Nichelle Z says
February 20, 2014 at 8:38 amI have made the headbands and my girls love them. Can’t wait to try the sunglasses case
Nikolette B says
February 20, 2014 at 8:42 amI LOVE the owl…he is so cute!
Jen S. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:43 amI plan on making the Notebook folder, wallet, and/or mouse pad.
Megan says
February 20, 2014 at 8:45 amI love these projects and can’t wait to try a couple!
Megan says
February 20, 2014 at 8:46 amI can’t wait to try these
Kimberly Murdock says
February 20, 2014 at 8:46 amSo many cute ideas to make with fat quarters!!
Heather Forystek says
February 20, 2014 at 8:48 amDefinitly need to make the cosmetic bag!
deja says
February 20, 2014 at 8:49 amLove the zipper pouch and apron!!
Jasmine W. says
February 20, 2014 at 8:50 amWould love to make them all! Would start with a cute new mousepad though!
Denise says
February 20, 2014 at 8:54 amI love fat quarters! I have baby slippers on my wish list to make! I want to make a pair for my whole family! (ok, so my slippers won’t be baby slippers! but I love the style! they look so comfy!)
Patricia S says
February 20, 2014 at 9:00 amI need to make the little baby girl peasant dress and some matching shoes. :) So cute!
Amanda Davis says
February 20, 2014 at 9:00 amLove fat quarters!!
Jordan Plemmons says
February 20, 2014 at 9:11 amLove all these projects! Great ideas!
Leslie says
February 20, 2014 at 9:15 amI would make the checkbook cover and the notebook cover. Both are cute ideas! And this scavenger hunt is so much fun!
Wendi says
February 20, 2014 at 9:16 amthis is so fun!
Wendi says
February 20, 2014 at 9:18 amSorry, I want to do the baby girl peasant ensemble
Beth says
February 20, 2014 at 9:18 amI want to make more headbands! Made my first on Monday!
Dana says
February 20, 2014 at 9:18 amThere are so many fun things to make. I think I need to make the peasant dress next.
Amy says
February 20, 2014 at 9:25 amSo many projects I can’t wait to try!!!
April N. says
February 20, 2014 at 9:26 amI would to try and make everything if I had time. But, I think I’ll focus on the baby boy shoes since he could use them.
Nannette Elizabeth Nielsen says
February 20, 2014 at 9:31 amI am going to make the baby shoes. Shhhhh Don’t tell anyone yet. (No. not me ;) )
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Autum says
February 20, 2014 at 9:31 amI would love to make the boyish version of a baby shoe. Darling!!
Heather says
February 20, 2014 at 9:37 amI’ve made your camera strap and I’d love to make that mouse pad soon!
Pauline Gudas says
February 20, 2014 at 9:38 amThe ipod case and notebook folder
Gabrielle says
February 20, 2014 at 9:47 amI’m in love with the sweet little owl!
Heather says
February 20, 2014 at 9:56 amI have made the baby shoes and burp cloths. Next more shoes!
jess harper says
February 20, 2014 at 10:00 amI love love love the burp cloths!
Kim H says
February 20, 2014 at 10:01 amThe owl or cosmetic bag.
Michelle says
February 20, 2014 at 10:02 amI’d love to make those adorable little girl shoes. My friend is about to have twin girls and they would be perfect!
Maranda says
February 20, 2014 at 10:05 amI want to do the layered baby girl dress :)
Lynsie backstrom says
February 20, 2014 at 10:11 amI am making the small book bag and diaper and wipe pack.
Dawn Spruill says
February 20, 2014 at 10:15 amI love the baby booties and the owls!
Nichole Jackson says
February 20, 2014 at 10:17 amSo many different Ideas! I can’t wait to start a few of these! Thanks Amber!
Carla says
February 20, 2014 at 10:19 amI am going to make the camera strap slipcover! How genius! I’ve been wondering how I’m going to attach the little straps and such that hook it to the camera. Slipcover! Solved!
Shannon says
February 20, 2014 at 10:19 amI’ve always wanted to make reusable snack bags!
Melissa says
February 20, 2014 at 10:19 amI want to make a tie for my little man!
Maria says
February 20, 2014 at 10:20 amThis is one of my favorite entries on your blog, I come back to it all the time! The little business card holder is next on my “to-make for me” list!
Arika says
February 20, 2014 at 10:25 amI want to make the diaper and wipes case…and pretty much all of them – I love fat quarters!
kelli says
February 20, 2014 at 10:25 amI want to make those cute summertime wallets!
Myra says
February 20, 2014 at 10:26 amI have to do some of these projects! So many good ideas with just a little bit of fabric!
shelly Heronemus says
February 20, 2014 at 10:26 amI would love to make the cosmetic case…This is fun!
Katy says
February 20, 2014 at 10:27 amI am going to make the reusable snack bags! So fun!
Sharla Moore says
February 20, 2014 at 10:27 amI want to make a preschool apron with my fat quarters!
Laura Braho says
February 20, 2014 at 10:28 amI want to make that cute sunglasses case for my regular glasses!
Katie says
February 20, 2014 at 10:28 amI want to make the camera strap for my new camera.
Debra W. says
February 20, 2014 at 10:28 amLove the owl!!
sandra lovejoy says
February 20, 2014 at 10:28 amI love making cosmetic bags with fat quarters!
Kara says
February 20, 2014 at 10:29 amI want to make that owl!!!
Lana says
February 20, 2014 at 10:30 amI can’t wait to make the business card holder?
jess says
February 20, 2014 at 10:41 amI have so many fat quarters. Need to use them up so I can buy more!
Sara S says
February 20, 2014 at 10:44 amI’d make a notebook cover for sure – I’m very dependent on notebooks to keep my multiple to do lists!
Deanna says
February 20, 2014 at 10:47 amI have already made the bib, and one style of the baby shoes. I really want to make the mary jane baby shoes to help fill up a diaper bag I am making for a friend.
Alexa says
February 20, 2014 at 10:55 amSo fun to see what I can make by collecting all the fat quarters! I love the little baby shoes!!
Elisa says
February 20, 2014 at 10:57 amLove the iPhone cosy. I found it earlier on your blog and made one in fabrics that make me smile.
Tammy says
February 20, 2014 at 10:59 amI would like to make the Grab n Go reusable snack bags.
tiffani says
February 20, 2014 at 11:03 amLove the wall art!!!!
kathleen babbitt says
February 20, 2014 at 11:04 amI want to make the check book cover!
Robin Epps says
February 20, 2014 at 11:04 amI love working with fat quarters. The variety makes for great projects.
Melissa says
February 20, 2014 at 11:06 amI already made the diaper carrier and wipes, plus the little reversible messenger bag. So I think I’ll make the fabric covered notebook for my recipes. :)
AnnieG says
February 20, 2014 at 11:06 amI’ve never tried fat quarters but I am looking forward to the challenge!
Sharon says
February 20, 2014 at 11:10 amBaby girl Peasant dress!
Catherine says
February 20, 2014 at 11:14 amDiaper and wipes carrier
Marlene says
February 20, 2014 at 11:15 amI want to make #6 Wall Art.
Tami Perry says
February 20, 2014 at 11:16 amIt would be easier to say what I do t want to make. But I’m going to make the diaper/wipes case first the the sunglasses case
Rissa westerfield says
February 20, 2014 at 11:17 amOh so many more projects to add to the list!
Bethany H says
February 20, 2014 at 11:17 amI want to make the reusable snack bags
Anne Marie says
February 20, 2014 at 11:18 amI want to make the business card holder.
Bethany H says
February 20, 2014 at 11:20 amI want to make the reusable snack bags.
Heather says
February 20, 2014 at 11:27 amI’m going to try the business card holder!
Heather says
February 20, 2014 at 11:27 amI’ve already enjoyed making several of these things. They are fabulous!!!!
Sarah @ Bombshell Bling says
February 20, 2014 at 11:33 amcamera strap!
Jenn says
February 20, 2014 at 11:39 amThe diaper and wipes carrier looks so cute! I have it pinned to make soon! :-)
Jessica says
February 20, 2014 at 11:41 amBib and ties
Lacy says
February 20, 2014 at 11:41 amCan’t wait to try these projects out.
Cristina Bustamante says
February 20, 2014 at 11:42 amI’ve always wondered what those were for!! I want to make the owl!
Kristy Vunesky says
February 20, 2014 at 11:47 amFound it for the scavenger hunt (been here before and I love these ideas!)! I’m going to make the cosmetics bag, the messenger bag, apron, wall art, sunglasses case, and maybe some others. I have lots of fat quarters I need to use up!! I’d love to try the dresses but I’m afraid they are beyond my talents. I’ve never made clothing. I guess maybe it’s time to try! That’s what I like most about this site. It gives me confidence to try new things because the directions are so easy to follow. I did my first zipper and pin tucks on last month’s cosmetic bag and I’ve been going to town on zippered cosmetics bags as gifts ever since!
Lorri says
February 20, 2014 at 11:52 amI would love to do the messenger Bag
Corina says
February 20, 2014 at 12:09 pmI want to make them all!!
Gisele says
February 20, 2014 at 12:10 pmSo many cute projects! Time to get busy!!
Kristyn says
February 20, 2014 at 12:14 pmI want to make those cute snack bags!!
Emilee k. says
February 20, 2014 at 12:16 pmI want to make the apron!
Katherine says
February 20, 2014 at 12:31 pmI want to make them all!!!!!! But think the book cover might be the first job!
Candias Chalker says
February 20, 2014 at 12:38 pmThe diaper and wipes pack for my new grand baby who will be arriving in 55 days….yeah!!
Krista says
February 20, 2014 at 12:43 pmI made the diaper/wipe clutch. LOVE IT!
Tracy says
February 20, 2014 at 12:46 pmI think I would make the baby bib.
Denyse Wilkins says
February 20, 2014 at 12:52 pmI love the 25 ideas…especially since I’m new to sewing
Jen Kriv says
February 20, 2014 at 12:58 pmI love making peasant dresses for my daughter, never thought to make them out of fat quarters. I love all of your projects.
Kelly says
February 20, 2014 at 1:00 pmI want to make the reuseable snack bag!!
laura says
February 20, 2014 at 1:02 pmlots of cute ideas!
Torrie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:14 pmI love the reusable snack bags, even if they aren’t made with a fat quarter they are fantastic.
Kim B. says
February 20, 2014 at 1:16 pmI NEED to make one of those mousepads.
Lorraine says
February 20, 2014 at 1:21 pmI’d love to make the baby dress ensemble. The bold colours of a fat quarter would be so striking.
abbie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:25 pmI am always in need of good ideas for fat quarters – these are great!
Dianne says
February 20, 2014 at 1:25 pmLots of fun projects.
Paige Smith says
February 20, 2014 at 1:26 pmLove the Wall Art and business card holder projects! :D
Kellie says
February 20, 2014 at 1:34 pmIf I ever get thru with all the hooded towels :) I want to make the toddler apron!
Elizabeth says
February 20, 2014 at 1:37 pmI want to make all of them. But first the iPhone case.
Shannon says
February 20, 2014 at 2:08 pmThe iPhone case for some friends. Thanks for the fun hunt!
Erika Klingenmaier says
February 20, 2014 at 2:19 pmI’ve made several pairs of the baby shoes, but never thought to use fat quarters for them! Brilliant!
Emilie H. says
February 20, 2014 at 2:53 pmWell, I have made the Mary Jane shoes already and I am still in love with them. I think someone else needs to have a baby girl so I can make another pair!
Gabby says
February 20, 2014 at 2:55 pmFound the clue;)
Gabby says
February 20, 2014 at 2:56 pmI want to make the reusable snack bags:)
Sophie says
February 20, 2014 at 2:58 pmI’m definitely going to have to make that owl for my son one day! Owl toys and fabric are adorable.
Bryn says
February 20, 2014 at 3:08 pmA quilt
Katie Kobus says
February 20, 2014 at 3:11 pmGonna have to buy some far quarters!
Margaret R says
February 20, 2014 at 3:38 pmI would like to make the baby dress and baby shoes.
Deby at So Sew Easy says
February 20, 2014 at 3:44 pmI’d like to make a sunglasses case
Karen A says
February 20, 2014 at 3:55 pmThe baby girl dress is adorable.
Penny says
February 20, 2014 at 4:30 pmOops, I clicked too fast. I like the notebook, the checkbook cover, and well, there are many projects here that I would make, and I might just make them anyway. lol
CC says
February 20, 2014 at 4:41 pmWhere to start?
Robin says
February 20, 2014 at 5:05 pmIt’s so hard to decide. The ones that stand out the most for me are: Checkbook Cover, Wall Art, Mouse Pad, Snazzy Camera Strap, Stitched Sunglass Case, and iphone Case. Now which fat quarters to choose? :)
Lisa Wiesman says
February 20, 2014 at 5:12 pmI want to make them all too!
Ramona M. says
February 20, 2014 at 5:41 pmI want to make the owl. He is adorable.
Heidi Waits says
February 20, 2014 at 5:47 pmI love the little owl and the baby shoes!
Jerene Bender says
February 20, 2014 at 5:53 pmI cannot decide! My husband and I have an empty nest, three children are grown and on their own. I want to retire from my full time job and sew and craft to my hearts content!!!
Michele says
February 20, 2014 at 5:54 pmI would make the fabric notebook covers. I want to add more color to the house and what better way than to cover up the books we keep but don’t use.
julie says
February 20, 2014 at 5:55 pmBibs!
Keniesa says
February 20, 2014 at 5:56 pmI want to try the super cute peasant dress and shoes. Super excited!
Danielle Johnson says
February 20, 2014 at 5:57 pmI love the idea of wall art
Diane says
February 20, 2014 at 5:59 pmSo many cute ideas. I have already made the credit card or gift card holder, burp clothes, headbands, and diaper carrier. I’m sure I’ll try some of the others too. Love ’em!
Terry says
February 20, 2014 at 6:08 pmI use these all the time. One of my favorite post. I bookmark it for all time uses…
dianne says
February 20, 2014 at 6:14 pmProbably some wall art. Easy and makes such a big impact.
Thanks for doing this…such fun!!!
Imani says
February 20, 2014 at 6:37 pmSo going to make the boy shoes and the notebook folder .. Love it
Amanda Kay says
February 20, 2014 at 6:37 pmI have already made two of the aprons, but I really want to make the little girl shoes. Now all I need is a little girl to make them for.
Katrina Boot says
February 20, 2014 at 6:57 pmI am going to make some adorable bibs for my little niece’s arrival in July!
Cindy Dahlgren says
February 20, 2014 at 7:13 pmI need a phone case, and while I don’t have an i-phone, I think it would be a good place to start.
Gay lynn says
February 20, 2014 at 7:27 pmGrandchild#6 is due in just a few days – the diaper and wipes carrier is a perfect project
JoBeth says
February 20, 2014 at 7:32 pmCosmetic pouch
Melanie says
February 20, 2014 at 7:35 pmThe business card holder
Meghan Mack says
February 20, 2014 at 7:35 pmI have actually used this a lot and made the burp cloths, bibs and diaper/wipes holder! I still want to try to the camera strap tutorial and the cosmetic bag. So cute!
Crystal Bender says
February 20, 2014 at 7:36 pmNeed me some fat quarters
Hotpinkthread says
February 20, 2014 at 7:37 pmWhat great ideas, where to start!
Cheryl L says
February 20, 2014 at 7:38 pmLove those little boy shoes. Adding to my to do list.
Beverly Killebrew says
February 20, 2014 at 7:39 pmWonderful ideas! I love the camera strap!
CJ says
February 20, 2014 at 7:40 pmOh my there are so many options! The one that was really cute and would love to make is the layered baby girl dress. :) She is a cutie!! :)
Skyann S says
February 20, 2014 at 7:41 pmLittle man tie !! <3
Kim says
February 20, 2014 at 7:42 pmCannot wait to make a bib. Love these ideas!! Thanks
Jane says
February 20, 2014 at 7:44 pmWhat an interesting give away idea. That owl is gorgeous!
Julie C says
February 20, 2014 at 7:45 pmFabric Notebook covers for journals for girls recovering from human trafficking at Crisis International.
Michelle says
February 20, 2014 at 7:45 pmI think the little zippered pouch is adorable!
LINDA says
February 20, 2014 at 7:46 pmHow neat I love the drawstring bags! All of these look so useful!
Thanks for the fun+giveaway!
Amanda Boerst says
February 20, 2014 at 7:47 pmI love all of these ideas! I’d probably make some mug rugs or maybe a table runner.
Travis says
February 20, 2014 at 7:49 pmGreat projects ideas!
Amanda daws says
February 20, 2014 at 7:53 pmThe journal cover
Hotpinkthread aKa Heather Browne says
February 20, 2014 at 7:53 pmGotta try those snack bags!
Kelli says
February 20, 2014 at 7:54 pmI need to try making my son some shoes!
Bethany Martini says
February 20, 2014 at 7:56 pmI would make the reusable snack bags!
Sandy Lasher says
February 20, 2014 at 8:04 pmI’ll try to make the camera strap or baby bib!
Meagan Zefirov says
February 20, 2014 at 8:08 pmI LOVE the cosmetic bag! I am going to make a couple of smaller ones for my toddler to keep her cars and crayons in.
Geni Pickens says
February 20, 2014 at 8:09 pmI love the apron, think I’ll be making one for my granddaughter very soon!!
Shannon says
February 20, 2014 at 8:13 pmLove the ideas!
Jody demoin says
February 20, 2014 at 8:23 pmA cute checkbook cover (from Better Homes and Gardens):
Chelle Chapman says
February 20, 2014 at 8:27 pmI would love to make all of these but I will probably start w/ the little dresses & some shoes!! How fun!! This is the BEST giveaway!!
Christy Condin says
February 20, 2014 at 8:27 pmI Love so many of the projects!! I would probably make the sun glasses case or check book cover or kids apron…
Gail Fraley says
February 20, 2014 at 8:28 pmI’d make the iPhone case! Love the Wall Art too!
Christina Walters says
February 20, 2014 at 8:29 pmSo many choices, how do I ever choose? Maybe I’ll start with the baby projects, since I know of 2 that are going to be here this year. :)
Nikita says
February 20, 2014 at 8:30 pmbaby girl peansant dress and ensamble
Brenda Weikel says
February 20, 2014 at 8:30 pmI want to make some of those little headbands to sell at our fundraiser for projects that help women and children. Thanks for the ideas.
Karen Bullard says
February 20, 2014 at 8:31 pmI would make some little bags with the fat quarters.
Cherie L says
February 20, 2014 at 8:35 pmI think I’ll make some business card holders!
Holly says
February 20, 2014 at 8:37 pmFun to see all the ideas for using fat quarters. Love the little peasant dress ensemble and tiny little shoes for boys.
Naomi Hargrave says
February 20, 2014 at 8:50 pmLove, Love, Love Riley Blake! Mod Studio is my new fav and I am addicted to FQs!!
Megan B says
February 20, 2014 at 8:52 pmI have had this page saved for a while. I want to try nearly everything on it!
Rina says
February 20, 2014 at 9:10 pmThe baby girl peasant dress and ensemble is so cute that would be my choice.
Sara Garcia says
February 20, 2014 at 9:19 pmThe headbands, wallets, and bags caught my eye. Thank you for the opportunity!
Gail says
February 20, 2014 at 9:24 pmEither the baby skirt or burp cloths
Debby says
February 20, 2014 at 9:24 pmOwls, how can you go wrong with such a cute project
Judi Duncan says
February 20, 2014 at 9:28 pmthe toddler peasant dress ensemble…it’s sooooo cute!
Megan Jevne says
February 20, 2014 at 9:32 pmI can’t wait to try some of the adorable baby/toddler items for my girls!!
DeborahGun says
February 20, 2014 at 9:38 pmAn iphone case.
Kathleen Lambert says
February 20, 2014 at 9:49 pmSo many to choose from: Wall art, bulletin board cover, cute little girl dresses. I could go on and on. Great Scavenger Hunt. Thanks for the opportunity.
Katie says
February 20, 2014 at 9:50 pmI want to make them all but the first on I will make is the head band one.
Kaylee says
February 20, 2014 at 9:53 pmI want to make a camera strap for my new camera :)
Cheri Head says
February 20, 2014 at 9:56 pmI love ALL of these projects!
Marjory says
February 20, 2014 at 10:45 pmI think I’m going to try the card holder for my business cards!!
katja says
February 20, 2014 at 11:09 pmWould like te make the sunglass case
Esther Sherrill says
February 20, 2014 at 11:10 pmWall art
A Hoots says
February 20, 2014 at 11:35 pmI like the cosmetic bag and also all the cute baby shoes!
Jenny Kingcome says
February 20, 2014 at 11:37 pmWhat a fab post, thank you. I mainly quilt but this has given me lots of inspiration to try other things :0)
Shelley says
February 21, 2014 at 12:33 amI want to make the messenger bag & snack bags.
Sherry S says
February 21, 2014 at 1:27 amFound it! The owl is adorable and I would make him with a fat quarter.
Kim S says
February 21, 2014 at 1:42 amI would love to make the reusable snack bags.
charlotte m. says
February 21, 2014 at 3:05 amFound it! What a fun game and I love all the things you can do with fat quarters!
Tricia says
February 21, 2014 at 5:09 amThis is fun & I love fat quarters!
DeAnn Oliekan says
February 21, 2014 at 5:15 amFun ideas!
Eileen Mueller says
February 21, 2014 at 6:16 amI would do the business card holder.
Erin Montequin says
February 21, 2014 at 6:44 amI soooo need to make a sunglass case or four!!
Martha says
February 21, 2014 at 6:57 amI want to make the super cute peasant dress for a little girl!
Sandra H says
February 21, 2014 at 7:02 amMy fave I think is the wall art. I’ve always wanted to just pin some of my fabrics up on the wall and not cut them up!
Elizabeth Johnson says
February 21, 2014 at 7:15 amMake sweet baby shoes!
Lisa says
February 21, 2014 at 7:59 amThere are so many neat ideas but with three little girls and one barely a month old I might need to make the little girl peasant dress ensemble. It is so cute!!
Danielle says
February 21, 2014 at 8:00 amI’d love to make some baby bibs for my new little cousin!
Christina says
February 21, 2014 at 8:13 amI’d love to make my boys some ties
Adrienne says
February 21, 2014 at 8:17 amI love all of these ideas! I especially want to try the messenger bag and sunglasses case.
Cecilia says
February 21, 2014 at 8:18 amI want to make the diaper and changing pad carrier.
fenna says
February 21, 2014 at 8:44 amlove the headbands!
Kimberly says
February 21, 2014 at 9:00 amI love little, quick projects that I can do with my stash of growing fat quarters!
Kim M says
February 21, 2014 at 9:24 amThe burp cloths would be great for my friend who is currently pregnant!
Cheryl says
February 21, 2014 at 9:34 amI’ve actually made the camera strap (I get so many compliments!) and I made the business card (gift card) holder for my sister and mom for birthday gifts last year! Next, I’d like to try the wall art and the headbands!
tracey says
February 21, 2014 at 9:45 amThanks for this fabulous list! I think I will try the reversible messenger bag first!
shirley tener says
February 21, 2014 at 10:04 ambaby shoes
Ashley says
February 21, 2014 at 10:10 amI have wayyyyy too many fat quarters to count, I love these ideas
Molly says
February 21, 2014 at 10:19 amI Love to make the diaper & wipes carrier…I make them for baby gifts since I don’t need them anymore :)
Karrie Smith says
February 21, 2014 at 10:23 amI’d make the owl first ;)
Sharon Geyer says
February 21, 2014 at 10:37 amI just got into quilting and I am so excited to do more, and more, and more!
Gina S. says
February 21, 2014 at 11:20 amThe eye glass case
Karen says
February 21, 2014 at 11:40 amLove the mousepad idea!
Stefanie says
February 21, 2014 at 12:00 pmThanks for all the ideas and the hunt!
Ashley says
February 21, 2014 at 12:35 pmI’m going to make some of the bibs for my godson! And the camera strap for my photographer sister. Thanks for the tips!
Laura says
February 21, 2014 at 12:50 pmLove those Little Man Ties for my little man!
Pamela says
February 21, 2014 at 12:51 pmIm liking the cell phone case that’s a great idea for me. I hate otter bricks!
Lisa H says
February 21, 2014 at 2:19 pmThe business card holder! The one I have is broken and I’m embarrassed everytime I get it out to give someone my card :)
Mandy says
February 21, 2014 at 2:52 pmI love them ALL! How do I choose just one?
Kathy Scott says
February 21, 2014 at 2:58 pmI would love to make the checkbook cover. I would love to make anything with Riley Blake fabric. All of their projects are great.
Colleen says
February 21, 2014 at 3:40 pmI want to make the reusable snack bags! We go through so many ziplocks and I hate it! Love the idea of having a stash of reusable bags for my husband’s lunches.
tori w says
February 21, 2014 at 3:50 pmI want to make a new camera strap.
Dezi A says
February 21, 2014 at 4:12 pmI’d love to make the fabric covered notebook!
Cindy says
February 21, 2014 at 4:13 pmI love all of your ideas
Stephanie Kallio says
February 21, 2014 at 4:21 pmI would make the reusable snack bags! But then, there are so many cute ideas!
Amie @ Pinkapotamus says
February 21, 2014 at 4:36 pmI want to make a cosmetic bag cause my hubby is always complaining that a ziploc is not a proper bag for all of my makeup!
Kathy McLaughlin says
February 21, 2014 at 4:59 pmI want to make the business card holder!
Shawna says
February 21, 2014 at 5:17 pmWe have a great website in Austria with beautiful sets of fat quarters: butinette.at
I just ordered three sets and my students and I are going to make some aprons for science experiments!
Melissa M says
February 21, 2014 at 5:32 pmI think that the messenger bag is next on my list of things to make
Shelley says
February 21, 2014 at 7:42 pmI am all over the boyish shoes! I just can’t find an actual tutorial or pattern that links once I get to the page on sew mam sew. I have loved this post for a while now!
Betsey says
February 21, 2014 at 10:37 pmI want to make it all, but I think I will start with a few camera straps for my mom, myself and my sister-in-laws :-)
Michelle Jimmerson says
February 21, 2014 at 11:45 pmSince I just had a girl, seven weeks ago, I’d love to make the peasant dress ensemble….
Angelia L. says
February 21, 2014 at 11:54 pmGreat projects! I would love to make the Iphone case and checkbook cover.
Rebecca Brewer says
February 22, 2014 at 12:03 amI love the headbands and they would be great for my daughter. Thanks
Jalene says
February 22, 2014 at 5:39 amLove fat quarters!!
Brittany Duso says
February 22, 2014 at 5:46 amI would like to give the reusable snack bags a try! ; )
Melissa says
February 22, 2014 at 6:03 amI think I will try the diaper and wipes holder. So much more cute than how I throw them in my purse lol thank you!!
Whitney Paddock says
February 22, 2014 at 6:26 amI’d love to make quite a few things, but I’d love to make the shoes or headbands!
Prerna Kapoor says
February 22, 2014 at 7:47 amI’m a stationery fanatic, so it looks like I’ll be making the notebook covers and business card holders. Can’t wait!
Kelley Camp says
February 22, 2014 at 8:25 amSo many great ideas! You’ve really inspired me to get sewing again!
Lydia Che Lee says
February 22, 2014 at 10:22 amThe iPhone case key chain
Erica Ralston says
February 22, 2014 at 12:35 pmI can’t wait to make sunglasses
Erin says
February 22, 2014 at 2:11 pmI’d love to try the headbands!
Susan says
February 22, 2014 at 3:36 pmooh, I need a new wallet! How great to sew one instead of buying one!
Chris A. says
February 22, 2014 at 4:31 pmSo many fun things to make. I’d like to make some cute little wallets.
Jessica says
February 22, 2014 at 4:40 pmI can’t wait to start some of these projects
Nicki says
February 22, 2014 at 4:53 pmI am excited to try the camera strap!
Deseree says
February 22, 2014 at 5:00 pmI would totally make those headbands.
Dita says
February 22, 2014 at 5:09 pmI need a new cosmetic bag so I’ll make one of that! :)
Katharine says
February 22, 2014 at 5:29 pmMakeup bag
Chantele says
February 22, 2014 at 6:06 pmThe iPhone case and business card holder are so cute! So many fun ideas :)
Sarah says
February 22, 2014 at 6:52 pmI love your site. Recently began sewing again and am so glad I found your site.
Kate Davidson says
February 22, 2014 at 8:00 pmCute idea to have a scavenger hunt!
Kate Davidson says
February 22, 2014 at 8:01 pmbusiness card holders! I’m about to start a new job :)
Patti McAvoy says
February 22, 2014 at 8:32 pmBaby shoes for my new nephews yep, I have 3 new babies in the family,
Sally Tring says
February 23, 2014 at 1:48 amGreat site! I’ve had this pinned for a long time now, and want to make the reversible messenger bag for my little girls. The nappy and wipes holder would be handy too!
Rhonda deLong says
February 23, 2014 at 5:46 amThe burp cloths to use as gifts.
Lisa Smith says
February 23, 2014 at 7:13 amSo many cute things to make. Wish I had a little one to sew for. I need a ipod case though. First thing I’m going to make.
Sarah says
February 23, 2014 at 9:15 amLove the baby shoes and cosmetic case!
Emerald says
February 23, 2014 at 11:26 amI make the diaper caddy for gifts, that is one of my favorite projects from this post.
Kristen says
February 23, 2014 at 1:29 pmSummer is coming and I’m going to make some super cute cases for my many pairs of sunglasses! Can’t wait!
Garilyn says
February 23, 2014 at 3:03 pmI’d like to make the business card holder.
umaesew says
February 23, 2014 at 3:34 pmTime for a new cosmetic bag I think. Thank you for the lovely fabric giveaway.
crystal Moyer says
February 23, 2014 at 3:52 pmIve made the little reversible messenger bag, and burpcloths I want to make the Apron and cosmetic bag next!
Danielle says
February 23, 2014 at 6:09 pmToo many amazing ideas to pick just the one… but I LOVE LOVE the covered notebook and the cosmetic bag (even if I use it as a grown-up pencil case on my desk, or a first aid kit in my car!)
Amy says
February 23, 2014 at 7:01 pmLove the reusable snack bags!
Brandy says
February 23, 2014 at 8:36 pmAlready bought my fat quarters to make the messenger bag. :)
Chanda Palmberg says
February 23, 2014 at 8:42 pmI want to make the apron.
Katelyn says
February 23, 2014 at 8:46 pmI can not wait to make a camera strap for my picture savvy friends!
Deborah South says
February 23, 2014 at 8:50 pmLet’s see if I can make it to the end. I am not real good at finding things. LOL
VickiT says
February 23, 2014 at 8:58 pmI desperately need a new checkbook cover and that little purse is something my granddaughter would just love.
Molly says
February 23, 2014 at 9:16 pmI love these projects! I think I need to make my son a tie to match some of my daughter’s dresses.
Maddison says
February 23, 2014 at 9:20 pmI want to make that cute little owl!
Laurie says
February 23, 2014 at 9:25 pmWhat a fun idea!!!
Courtney Brown says
February 23, 2014 at 9:38 pmI want to make all of them! I love them all!!!
Rebecca says
February 23, 2014 at 9:52 pmI need to cover some of my favorite books :)
Stephanie Leija says
February 23, 2014 at 9:56 pmCan’t wit to make some of these things! Too many cute ideas to choose from!
janene says
February 23, 2014 at 10:01 pmI love all your fun stuff to sew! Thanks for the hunt. :)
brandi says
February 23, 2014 at 10:03 pmFun projects
Ja says
February 23, 2014 at 10:11 pmSo many awesome ideas! :)
Tari McDonald says
February 23, 2014 at 10:17 pmI love the idea to cover a word photo album with fabric- could apply to so many other worn out books! I’d love to give some life to something so old and worn!
Elizabeth Dye says
February 23, 2014 at 10:26 pmOh my goodness! I may have to make my little guy those shoes! And in alligator print if I can find it! If my next one is a girl, ill have to make one of those dresses!
Elizabeth Dye says
February 23, 2014 at 10:28 pmOh goodness! I’m going to have to make my little guy those shoes and maybe in alligator fabric if I can find it!
Royce says
February 23, 2014 at 10:37 pmA quilt , patchwork tote would be great
Bronwyn says
February 23, 2014 at 10:58 pmLove your blog! Beautiful projects, and now a fun contest! :)
Carly says
February 23, 2014 at 11:11 pmI love the little girl dress but I have made a non-skid pad for my sewing machine from them.
Amy says
February 23, 2014 at 11:26 pmI want to make the diaper & wipes carrier case before my baby arrives.
loretta says
February 24, 2014 at 12:45 amMy coworkers are having babies and grandbabies. There are so many great ideas here. I especially liked the burp clothes. For me, it’s the mouse pad!
Hinahon says
February 24, 2014 at 1:02 amI really love the owl project. My mom loves owl, so I could really see myself making one for her ^^ She collects them
Diana says
February 24, 2014 at 1:02 amI am going to make a few bibs for my new grand daughter. Thanks for the giveaway
Angie says
February 24, 2014 at 2:00 amSeriously…one of these days I will make some reusable snack bags. Lots of great ideas!
jade Ayu Prasanthi says
February 24, 2014 at 7:57 amHi, I’m from Indonesia. So glad to found your website. So many tips and tutorial also links. Especially this one. Thanks..
Barb says
February 24, 2014 at 9:55 amI want to make the baby peasant dress for my niece’s new baby
Crystal S says
February 24, 2014 at 10:28 amI want to make the business card holder for my little sister! She just got a new job as a realstate broker, and has new business cards. How cute would it be to congratulate her with a cute little card holder!
Rachel says
February 24, 2014 at 1:27 pmI made #22 – the iphone case for my Sister-in-Law for her B-day! It actually turned out good being that was my first project on a sewing machine!! It helped that the tutorial was well written, easy to follow! (Just made it November 2013!) I’m in the process of making #8 – the baby shoes for my little girl! I can’t wait to (have time) finish them!! :)
Melanie says
February 24, 2014 at 5:05 pmI’ve made the baby peasant dress-SO CUTE on my little one! I want to make the toddler apron now!
Susan says
March 10, 2014 at 12:02 pmThanks for this it really has some good ideas. Now I’d like some ideas for what to do with a charm pack, not two or three or anything else, just a good idea with the charm pack, mostly by it’s self.
AnnaK says
March 10, 2014 at 6:48 pmI want to make the little bags for my seeing friends.
Sara says
April 16, 2014 at 9:09 amThis may be my favorite pin in a long time. I can not help myself with clearance bins and remnants and the fat quarters always get to me. I can not wait to get started. Thanks for this awesome compilation!
Kathy says
December 16, 2014 at 6:42 amI LOVE these ideas for fat quarters, and you’re right, I can’t resist when I see the pretty little bundles! There’s always some odd fat quaters left over from projects so thanks for this very useful post. :)
Yusra says
December 22, 2014 at 11:34 pmNice idea! I just made an Ipad case.
Thank you!
Arcie says
March 10, 2015 at 1:01 pmHi,
I’m a 66 old school grandma. I’m not very good on the computer and I would like to make these adorable baby shoes. I don’t know if I have to buy this pattern or if there is a place on the site I can print out the pattern. Too my fellow sewers, help. I have a baby shower coming up and I would love to make several of these slippers for my sister’s new grandchild. Anyone out there that can help me?
Alex says
January 3, 2016 at 3:12 pmAwesome list, thanks for sharing. I love buying fat quarters and most of the time I don’t know what to do with them hahaha
Bonnie says
February 14, 2016 at 3:39 pmYou can make a wreath for every season.
Buy the squares and with pinking scissors cut small squares and get a foam or styrofoam wreath and gently push the cut squares all around the wreath.so all the wreath is covered.’your done. Fun to do and very expensive.
Make them for anything.
Nikki says
March 26, 2016 at 5:48 pmGreat collection of ideas! Been meaning to churn through the fat quarters I have on hand for a while and am excited to try a few of these. Thanks!