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

[Martha cook]

Must admit do not have any fat quarters but that will change.

[Deb]

Yes, I do have FQs, but I think they could use some FQ partners to help them go together better.

[DonnaM]

I'm always looking for an excuse to buy more fabric, especially fat quarters. Love your version of this block.

[Glyn]

Beautiful book!
I have a "few" FQs, but who doesn't want to shop for more!
Glad you are back blogging--I was starting to get worried you drowned in moving boxes!

[Ginny Worden]

Cute idea, reversing values.What fat quarters would I use .....hmmmm, will have to think about it for awhile.

[Ashley]

I predominately buy fat quarters, so I still have some to work with but am always looking for more! They're so easy to work with for the type of patterns I prefer. I love your square! Any chance you remember the pink florals you used? They're so soft and pretty!

[Anita]

I always need more FQ's, but I don't think I need excuses to by them!

[Anna]

So good to have you back. You have been missed! I lived in Iowa for 22 years. It is a nice state. Like living in one big garden. Hope you had a wonderful trip and got to visit some of their quilt shops. They have some good ones. Can't wait to hear how the hexie quilt is coming along.

[Victoria]

The last thing I need is more fabric, but the first thing I want is more fabric. Thanks!!!

[AJ]

Always looking for an excuse to buy more
Fabric! That said, I do have a few FQ bundles sitting around. Lol

[Anita]

I have a very healthy stash, just ask my husband, that is begging to be used. So I think this book would be perfect for me and my stash. Thank you for the chance to win a copy.

[Sue Bone]

Yes I might have a few FQs u there's always room for more and I have my eye on Sweetwater's Elementary line next

[Janice McLaren]

Looks like just the book I need. I've been collecting fat quarters in reproduction prints and I haven't decided on a pattern yet.

[Elaine]

Yes, I have a little stash! But, you know how you never have the right thing when it comes to a fabric pull? That's me! Love this book and love anything you make!

[Anne Marie]

I have fat quarters to use up but am always open to adding more to the collection. This sounds like a great book.

[Paula]

I have both, plenty of fq to use up ... and always an urge to buy more! Thanks for the giveaway! Love the pinks/linen combination!

[wendy]

I do have a lot of FQs, but I also want an excuse to buy a few more!

I'm pretty sure it's Chockerblock. I think there was a programme on TV when I was young (in Britain) called that...

[Jill]

I have a question that has nothing to do with fat quarters but I hope you can help me. I'd like to use linen in a quilt top but have no idea where to purchase it and what weight to use. Can you tell me more about the linen you used and where you got it?
Thanks for your help, Jill

[DebrafromMD]

I have hundreds of fat quarters, and I am always looking for new ways to use them.

[fiona]

I have a hewap of FQs and would love to win! Thanks for the giveaway!

[Emma's Daughter]

I have plenty of fat quarters that I need to use AND I'm always looking for a good excuse to buy more ... my attempt to stimulate the economy *:0). I'd love to win the new book. Thanks for the chance.

[Kathie L]

I love scrappy quilts, so always have an excuse to add to my FG stash.

[Jane @ Handiworking]

I definitely have fat quarters on the shelf that are crying out to be used ... but it wouldn't KILL me to shop for a few more to add to the party. Would LOVE to win this book. Thanks for the chance.

[Wren]

I have FQ's by the bins, and I have bundles of quilt line FQ's, so would really like to have a book like this to use creatively in some new projects.

[Nancy]

Welcome back! I was existing on archive posts - which I loved, but I'm ready for something new! So glad you are back to sewing and blogging.
I am fairly new to creating a fabric stash, so I don't have too many. I would love some ideas to use what I have and then pick up more fat quarters for something new.
Can't wait to see what comes next from you!
Blessings.

[LJ]

Oh dear, yes, I do have some fat quarters I could use but I always love your fabric choices and the color range so...maybe I'll need to go shopping...such a sacrifice!

[Heather(mtl)]

Fat Quarters just make me so happy -can't help it! Yardage works, too. That book looked like such a great tool that I had been following the reviews from the start so it would be nice to win.
Glad to hear you were on vacay. After the hard work of a move, playtime is essential!

[Hildy]

Of course I have FQs more than I'll ever use in my life. But of course, I love a good excuse to buy some more, too;-) And don't get me started on my scrap box.
Love your pink block and the linen you used.
And I can't wait to read your stories and see lovely pictures!

[LINDA]

HI,neat idea!
Yes, i always have some FQ's to use!
Thanks for sharing!

[Debbie H]

Yes, I have fat quarters to use up. I would get a lot of use out of the book. Thanks

[Stewart]

Took me a while to realize those were arrows in the quilt top you made. I don't have a fat quarter stash, but i am not above starting one. :)

[Ann]

Hi, welcome back harp ve so missed you and all your lovely pictures. Hope the house is fairly straight now so that you can get back to creating once the girls are back in school? Keep up the good work and smile a lot!!!
Ann

[Charlene]

Was just putting all the pretty matching fq's into the two new cabinets in my new cutting room. They look so pretty but there are tooooo many, so a new fq book of quilts would be so wonderful

[Kerry]

SOOOOO many FQ's are other stuff! Would love to win the book!

Thanks,
Kerry

[Christa]

Love your rendition....as always! I definitely have some fq that need to be put to good use! You're going to love your new home!!

[Becky S]

I can always use more fat quarters in my stash! Would love to win a copy of this great book. Thanks for the chance.

[Irena]

I have small stash of FQ but I'll definetly buy more if I win this wonderful book & start a new project. Thanks for the chance to win!
Irena

[Wendy]

I have fat quarters that are crying to be used. I could also add some more to my stash. After all a girl can never have too much fabric. I think it is either chock-a-block or chockablock (the second one is the one that comes up on autocorrect anyway). Can't wait to see how the hexagons are coming on xx

[Delaine]

I have lots of fat quarters that need to be used up, but I am always looking for more for my stash. Thanks!

[kim]

This book is definitely a good reason to buy a few new fq bundles to add to my stash!!! Thank you for the chance to win,,,,fingers crossed or uncrossed or whatever is good luck!!

[Becky J]

I have some fat quarters but will definitely nee to buy more to make something from the book as the fabrics I have in my stash don't really co-ordinate. I'm a buy the fabric you need when you need it sort of lady :) I love the fabrics you've used, very pretty, as always.

[Marcia]

YUPPER I have FQ that would love to dance to this book. Thank you oodles!

[Angie]

What is it about fat quarters! They are so darn cute all packaged up.... Alas I do have some that would make great quilts...

[ina]

the only thing worse than packing? unpacking! hate it! love your block, though. I have several fq bundles just waiting to be used. i have sweetwater's Authentic in a bundle from 4 yrs ago. i would love to cut into it with that book. ;p

[Pam Perkins]

Always have fabric to use up.

[Ashley Pickrell]

I have lots of fat quarters that need to be used up! :)

[Bev]

I really do have lots of FQs to use, but I wouldn't be upset to buy more! :)

[maryb]

I have sooo many fat quarters my husband thinks I could open my own shop!! A book to help use them up~~would be great!! I love your square!

[Linda M]

Oh, an excuse to buy more, definitely (-: Thanks for a chance at the giveaway!

[Shawna]

I'm always looking for an excuse to buy fabric!