Fat Quarter Fun: 35+ Project Ideas

Changing Pad & Diaper Pouch: Fabric pouch closes with foldover flap & velcro, mat is made with FQs and lined with batting. More baby projects are on this page.

Quilted Tea Cozy: Made with 1 or 2 FQs and felt shapes for embellishment. More projects are found here.

Notebook Folder: Made with 2 FQs, fusible interfacing, batting and a button, includes pattern to print. More DIY office supplies found here.

Fanny Pack: Made with 1 FQ, mid-weight canvas, cotton webbing, a 10″ zipper and a 1″ buckle. More patterns & tutorials found here.

Craft Caddy: Nice organizer made with 4 FQs and clear vinyl, features plenty of pouches to keep crafts supplies organized.

Checkbook Cover: Made with 4 FQs (in assorted prints for cover, lining, pockets & binding). More ideas are found here.

Grocery Bag Holder: Made with a single FQ, twill tape or ribbon and elastic. You’ll find more grocery bag holders on this page.

Potluck Bowl Covers: These feature an elastic casing in a contrasting color (made with double fold bias tape).

Round Pincushion: Just under 4″ in diameter, can also be used as a small toy. Free template provided. The large pincushion collection starts on this page.

Fabric Folder: You’ll need 2 FQs, ultra firm double sided fusible interfacing and coordinating thread. Tutorial via free pdf download.

5 Yards of Bias Tape: Uses a FQ with the selvage removed. More bias tape tutorials are listed here.

Fabric Scrap Baskets: Made with 2 FQs (one for exterior, one for lining) and sew-in interfacing.

Child’s Apron: Finished size measures approximately 10″ x 12″ (wide) and is trimmed with rick rack or bias tape.

Pillowcase Dress: Made with 2 FQs, wide ribbon and thread. More dresses are listed on this page.

Clutch: You’ll need a single FQ, lining fabric in contrasting color, wadding, thread, velcro and a metal handbag clip to make this project. You’ll find more clutches on this page.

Striped Placemats: Reversible. You’ll need 3 coordinating FQs, a yard of solid fabric and matching thread to make these. More placemat projects are on this page.

Cosmetic Bag: Made with 2 FQs, fusible vinyl, a zipper and a scrap piece of fabric for the zipper pull. More makeup bags are on this page.

Party Bunting: Makes 5-1/3 yards of bunting (plus tails). You’ll need 6 FQs, grosgrain ribbon (or bias binding), Lite Steam a Seam to make these (includes a template download).

Dish Mat: Made with 1 FQ and backed with terry cloth (prewashed). Tutorial via pdf download.

Garden Apron: Beautiful! Made with 5 FQs, fabric, cotton webbing, rick rack. The master apron collection is found here.

Drawstring Backpack: Made with 4 charm squares, 3 FQs (border, straps, lining, top and back) and basic sewing supplies.

Fabric Rose Buds: You’ll get 7 flowers from 1 FQ, you’ll also need florist’s wire, craft glue and embroidery floss. More fabric flowers are found on this page.

Knitting Needle Roll: Made with 4 FQs (outside, inside, pockets), fusible interfacing, double fold bias tape, ribbon and a snap. More projects are found here.

iPad/Kindle Case: Made with 2 FQs, a bit of felt, double fold bias tape, quilt batting, velcro. More cases and covers found here.

Scrappy Mug Mat: 1 FQ for the back, the top is made with scraps. You’ll find more mug rugs on this page.

Bibs: Made with fat quarters, batting, velcro or snap closure. Free pattern pieces to download. Lots more listed on this page.

Appliqued Ribbon Taggy: 1 FQ of quilting cotton, dot minky or baby fleece and a wide range of ribbons. More ideas on this page.

Gadget Cozy Tutorial: Works with iphones, ipods & other gadgets too. Made with two FQs, a piece of cotton batting and closes with an elastic loop and button. Lots more found here.

Puff Pincushion & Scrap Bag: Made with 2 FQs, fusible interfacing, a button, scrap of felt, uncooked rice and polyfil. More threadcatcher & sewing caddy projects are on this page.

Quilted Pillows: Made with 2 coordinating FQs, 4 more for the backing (or width of fabric), binding, pom-pom trim (optional), buttons and pillow forms. More pillow projects found here.

Button Box Flowers: Quilted dresser mat or small table topper, finished size measures 23″ square and is made with assorted prints.

Small Totes: Cute little bags made with 1 FQ (or 2 if you want contrasting fabric for the lining), ribbon for straps.

Handbag: Supplies needed: 1 FQ, fabric for lining, a pair of purse handles, interfacing, magnetic snap and some thread.

Party Favors: Materials listed are for making 13 totes (as party favors) using a FQ bundle but you can make just one if you like.

Fabric Produce Bags: Requires one fat quarter or one 18″ square. Free pdf pattern download provided.

Half-Tote Project: Tired of digging deep down into totes to find something? This is the bag for you! Large enough to hold all the essentials.

Cradle Purse: Folds up into a drawstring bag with cord or ribbon closure.

Catch-All: (3 Coordinating FQs) These can be used for all sorts of things and measures approx. 4.5″ x 5″ x 8″.

Twin Bed Quilt: Along with nearly a dozen fat quarters, you’ll also need a few yards of various fabrics (for pieced rows, sashing, border, binding & backing) and some batting.

Baby Quilt: Finished size measures 34″ x 42″, you’ll need 6 FQs, fabric for backing and binding, batting.

For Picnics: Made with 20 FQs in assorted prints, fabric for backing and binding, batting, pompom trim (optional). More picnic blankets & goodies are on this page.

Easy Queen Size Quilt: Made with 18 FQs, solid fabric for sashing strips and backing, batting, thread and basic sewing supplies.