fat quarter style book review ... & a giveaway, of course

Oh my goodness!  I'm so sorry for my long silence, but we were away on a little (16 day) holiday.  For past vacations I always pre-wrote stuff, but I just didn't have the time.  Please forgive me.

Now I love my sister and all, but why-oh-why does she have to live in Iowa?  Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Iowa.  It's it's a lovely place.  And because I live in an extremely dry climate, my skin was loving the humidity.  (My hands have since returned to their usual alligator-like appearance.)  But it's just not ... you know, Paris or Australia or ... Chicago!!! 

I have so much to say ...

Actually.  Hold that thought. 

Even though I have a few fun stories and more sewing stuff to share, I really should stay focused on today's post, which is Fat Quarter Shop's new book Fat Quarter Style. 

If you either have a ton of FQs in your stash that are just begging to be used OR need an excuse to buy that new FQ bundle, this is definitely a must-have book for your quilting library.  It's chalk-a-block (or is it supposed to be chalker-block, or chock-something ... isn't it annoying when you try to spell something for the first time - something that you've heard and said your whole life - and you no idea if you've got it right?) FULL of quick, easy and fun quilts.

I'm at the tail end of this book tour so in case you missed the other reviews and samples, check them out! :)

August 4: Paula of The Sassy Quilter

August 6: Kelly of My Quilt Infatuation

August 8: Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios

August 11: Caroline of Sew Can She

August 13: Jana of Jana Machado

August 15: Amy of Stitchery Dickory Dock

August 18: Lee of Freshly Pieced

August 20: Holly of Bijou Lovely

August 22: Ashley of Film in The Fridge

August 25: Erin of Why Not Sew?

August 29: Amy of Diary of A Quilter

Here's mine.

Now in the interest of full disclosure, although I have no shortage of FQs in my stash, all my "good fabric" is still in boxes.  My scraps, however, are conveniently sorted by colour in plastic bins.  Naturally I made a bee-line to the pinks.  I also just finished a quilt top using a linen taupe and had a nice large scrap still on my sewing table.  I thought it would be fun to do a reverse-value sample from the one shown in the book so I made my "plume" darker than my prints rather than lighter. 

So.  I have a copy of Fat Quarter Style here that needs a good home.  If you'd like a chance to be that home, please leave me a comment confessing if you have FQs you need to use up or just want an excuse to buy more for your stash. :)

This giveaway closes on Monday, Sept. 1st and is open to all.  Good luck! 

And I promise to be back soon with a few vacation stories that hopefully aren't exceedingly boring, some sewing stuff (including an update on the woefully neglected hexagon quilt) ... and NO talk about unpacking!  LOL! 

Comments

[maya]

Have some to use!

[Gilda]

I love to collect fat quarters and this new book looks awesome!

[Kay]

Fat quarters is the cut I usually buy and a girl can always use extra fabric too. x

[Pattie c]

I have a few FQ bundles hanging around my studio so this book could help me out. Your quilt turned out very lovely.

[Georgi S]

I have a pile of FQ solids that I haven't dug into yet ~ maybe because my quilting skills leave a lot to be desired? thanks for the chance ~ fingers crossed!

[Dorothy]

I have FQ that need to be used up, but I never turn down a chance to buy material! :)

[linda]

I have a large and random collection of fat quarters - when I travel, I like to visit quilt shops and I often pick up fat quarters as 'souvenirs'. :) Might be nice to actually USE them.

:) Linda

[kim patrick]

I would love Miss Kate fat quarters. Oh I would love to make my first quilt out of her fabric. Love the colors.

[Nicole Sender]

I must confess, I have many fat quarters that need to be sewn into a quilt. This book would give me some good ideas and inspiration.!

[LeslieM]

I landed here via the FQ Shop's blog and I'm so glad I did. Not sure why but I love your plume block and I think that some little girl FQ that are all bundled on the shelf might made perfect plumes.

[Southern Gal]

I have two fat quarter bundles I need to use up, but I am waiting for just the right project. The book would help me with that decision! Thanks for the chance.

[Diana Cross]

I'm fairly new to the patchwork quilting world, but I have very quickly fallen head over heals in love and am trying to learn as much as I can! So would love to add this book to my growing collection. Love your blog and your style, it's SO beautiful xx

[Madeline]

I do have fat quarters I can use, but I can always get some more!

[Madeline]

I do have fat quarters I can use, but I can always get some more!

[Rachel S]

I have more fat quarters than I should and always looking for great ways to use them up :)

[Charlotta Norby]

I not only have fat quarters, I have half yards, and yards, and yards and all manner of scraps and other sizes of fabric begging and needing to be used - and still I keep buying more. I don't even need am excuse!

[raye burnett]

Would love this book, have lots of fat quarters.

[Cecilia M.]

I have one fat quarter bundle in particular that I haven't been able to cut into. It's about 3 years old, but it's so cute that I don't know if I ever will cut it up!

[Ashley Williams]

Fat quarters are like little candies for fabric hoarders. "They're only $3! I'll just get a few." ...$50 later. Yes, I have a stash of FQs that would love to be useful!

[Gemini Jen NZ]

Oh my gosh, after tidying and resorting my stash on Thursday and Friday evenings I think I am right for about two years of not having to buy more fabric, HOWEVER...a fat quarter bundle was calling me on the FQS site on Saturday...can never have too many huh?!

[Linda Webster]

I have fat quarters that I need to use so I have a good excuse to buy more fat quarters.

[Karrie Smith]

I have TONS of FQs. I would love a copy of this book! Thanks for the chance!!

[Helen]

Your excused for holidaying, as I have been away too Ireland Scotland and Wales, off to Bath today hope to get to the Anerican quilt museum. Love your holidays stories. Keep up the house move stories.

[Debbie Watton]

I may have a huge amount of fat quarters in my stash but I am always looking for more, you can never have too much fabric I say.

[QuiltSue]

Well, I might have one or two FQs, somewhere!!

[Delaine]

I have a lot of FQ's use use up but I also need an excuse to buy more. Thanks!

[patty hall]

well this has looked to be a very interesting book . maybe just maybe I will be lucky enough to win a copy.
fat quarters are always fun and with fabric getting 13.00 a yard it is about all one can afford these days and a pattern or a good book.
thanks for a chance
quilter000

[Cheryl]

I do have many fat quarters but I am certainly not against buy one more...and one more...and one more! You get the idea...

[Brenda Kowalski]

I have quite a stash of fat quarters BUT I'm always on the lookout for more. You can never have enough.

[Leslie]

Oh yeah, I've got fat quarters, and half yards, and full yardage too! No shortage of fabric here and I keep buying. I must stay of of the fabric shops and use up what I have on hand. You inspire me to create! Thank you

[Barbara Macey]

At the moment I have NO FQ available--they are in a storage unit waiting to be set free in their new quilt studio. We've moved, are building a new home with selections of the necessary accouterments. Paint-Paint-Paint & then more Paint. Wood floor shades, no more Granite counter tops-lots of new wrinkles in my forehead from too many guesses. AND, I can hear the FQ's abandoned for this time begging to be let free--me too FQ I want to be set free to sew--design & forget the world of contractors. Please!

[Patricia Cash]

I want more fabric and the book! Wonderful quilts by all.

Patricia C

[Bell Moore]

I have FAT quarters and would love the new book!
Can't wait to hear the vacation stories from Paris, no
I mean Iowa! :0)

[Kathy]

I have a large stash of precuts, but no fat quarters...I must definitely remedy that situation! Winning the book would give me direction and purpose ( and a valid excuse to buy them!) Thanks so much for the chance.

[Carol Kuse]

Just love this book and all the quilts in it. Would love to win one so I can get started right away on new quilts.

[DebV]

Oh boy, do I have fat quarters to use up. It is so easy to pick up one here or there that I have filled a shelf (or 2) in my bookcase of FQs I hope to use some day. Thanks for the chance to win.

[barbara woods]

way to many but i love them, thanks for the chance

[keen]

I would love the book

[Jacklynn Grimm]

The majority of my stash is fat quarter, because I like to make small projects like table runners and wall hangings. Of course, I do have a pretty wrapped fat quarter bundle that I hate to open (don't we all?)! Thanks for the give away! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com

[Kamilla]

I usually make quilts with darker colors but it looks lovely with taupe, just a reason to buy more new FQ at "quiltrally" in Denmark, Europe.

[Sydney Liggett]

I am dangerously low on FQs. Guess it's time to go shopping!!

[Suzitee]

The perfect book to help me get my stash under control! Thank you for the chance to win xxx

[PT in SC]

No shortage of fat quarters here. Would love the book, thanks!

[Ellee]

I love fat quarters. For sure I have some that are begging to be put to good use. The only excuse I need to buy more is to find them on sale.

[Sue Gribble]

I have some really nice fat quarters for those gorgeous projects, so thanks for the chance to win the book.

[DH]

I have fat quarters and would love to use some with patterns from this book.

[Christy H]

I have fq's to use, but I could always use an excuse to buy more!

[Judy Allen]

I do have lots of fat quarters and need inspirations on how to use them.