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

[Margo]

What a coincidence! I DO have fat quarters that can be used! I think it would be a great excuse to use it by trying out some new patterns! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Loriann Fish]

I have lots of fat quarters on hand, but there is always room for more!

[Bari Jo]

I'm so happy you're back - I don't care if all you talk about is unpacking because I know it will make me laugh no matter what you share! :O) How fun is this new book! And you're in it! Yay! Can't wait to see it! Would love a copy - thank you for the fun giveaway! And yes, I have lots of scraps and fat quarters to be used up…. but then again, who doesn't love an excuse to add to the stash? :O) If I win, though, I'll use what I have for now and want to make your quilt first! :O) Have a great day - and please show us pics of your new home soon!

[Colleen]

I'd love to win this book and buy a fig tree fat quarter bundle to use I don't have any fat quarter bundles but a confess to having bought lots of fat quarters singlely
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[Meredith]

Oh I have boxes and boxes and baskets and shelves all groaning under the weight of fat quarters! I would love to win this book to help me use them up...and then buy more, of course. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Doodlebug Gail]

Never need an excuse to buy more FQ's ..... am presently reviewing lots of idea to use a FQ Tower in blue/cream. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

[Karyn]

Um I have to be honest and say both! I have plenty of fat quarters but never mind going out to buy just a couple more!!

[Kathy]

Boy oh boy do I!!!

[Anne]

No fat quarter shortage at my place! Such pretty inspiration.

[Nancy]

I think I have a few FQ's that I could round up for one or more of the book projects!

[diane]

Yes and Yes:)
Never seem to have enough complimentary colors in my FQ stash so of course it's on line shopping for more!
You're pink and plume block is too pretty and delicate.

[jo]

I have way way to many fat quarters that need to be used up but that would never stop me from getting more of them!

[Robin M]

Would having about 100 fat quarters qualify? :o) I would love a copy of this book, thanks for the opportunity to win one!

[Trudy Keller]

Yes, I have fat quarters that are waiting for the perfect pattern!

[Jackie]

I can't wait to hear more about your hexagon quilt! I have plenty of fat quarters that need to be used up, but I'm always looking to buy more too! I'd love to win the book!

[Joan H.]

I have lots of fat quarters but I'm always ready to get some more.

[Diane Mitchell]

I would love to win this book. I have a lot of fat quarters as I make a lot of baby quilts. Three new babies in our family...I must get busy!

[Karen O]

I definitely have a few FQ bundles in stash, but who can resist a good reason to buy more?

[Lisa S]

I'm a "Fabriholic" as dubbed by my husband and I'm barred from purchasing any more fabric, unless it is a solid color for sashing or for a quilt back, until I use up a good portion of what I have on hand. He's kinda right. I do have A LOT of stash. Fat quarters, charm squares, jellies, layer cakes, half yards, I have them. Anna Maria, Tula, Denyse, Bonnie & Camille, the rest are all within my "Collection". I've had my time to pet them, now it's time to let them go!

[chris]

Of course I have plenty I need to use but I still buy more. I can't resist.

[usairdoll]

Looks like an awesome book and would love to win a copy. I have some FQs but sometimes it's like when you're looking in your closet full of clothes and say " I have nothing to wear". I look at my stash and say "I only need a few more". hehe

Thank you for a super giveaway and a chance to win.

usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

[Inch by Inch Quilting]

Oh I have a few piles of Fat Quarters that could use a good pattern, would love this book. - Edith @ Inch by Inch

[therese]

Oh this book looks like gorgeous eye candy.
And my answer would have to be, buy more fabric of course !
Thanks for the chance to win.
therese.aiken@gmail.com

[Gloria]

I mostly buy a yard (actually a metre!) of fabric as i reckon that more is more...

And it is the same as 4 FQ's.

[Paula K.]

Can't wait to try patterns in book. Thanks for the chance. Sincerely, Paula K.

[Valerie Boudier]

Loads of FQs to use up

[gigi voegeli]

I am the queen of fat quarters! Thanks for a chance to win!

[Leslie]

I have FQ's to use up but it is so hard not to buy some of the newest collections the designers are creating! Looks like a great book to add to anyone's quilting library.

[Juliet H]

I have tons of fat quarters that I can't bear to chop up because then they end up in the scrap bin :( I guess it would give me an excuse to buy more! Thanks for the chance

[Rebekah]

Ha, just looking for a reason to buy fabric! Looks like a lovely book, though.

[bernie]

Good idea! BTW its "Chock a Block"

[LeAnne]

I am waiting for the perfect project for Up Parasol... I love the colors and patterns and can't wait to see what project I will make with it.

[Mom C]

I never need an excuse to buy more fabric. and I'm sure I have the perfect fat quarter bundle in my stash. But like you, apparently, most of my good stuff is packed away, I'm moving into a larger, nicer sewing room but it's taking longer than I planned. Since I can't not sew, I must buy, right? Thanks.

[Pam J]

I just inherited a slew of fat quarters from a friend's mother. This book is exactly what I need! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Jackie Thompson]

I would really like to buy more fat quarters! I am a new quilter and just building my stash. It is easier knowing I can use FQs in such beautiful quilt patterns.

[Cheryl Holman]

Do I have fat quarters in my stash??? LOL!!! I need more to go with them!!!

[Alex W]

I've got a little of both! I have a bunch FQ but I'm always looking for more fabric! Thank you so much for the opportunity.

[Shirley]

A woman can never have TOO MUCH FABRIC. Have so much and yet always looking and wanting more.

[Jinger]

Have plenty of fat quarters and love to keep building my stash :)

[Emily]

I don't have many fat quarters because I usually buy larger cuts - they're usually cheaper that way! But I do have fat stacks of fabric waiting for the perfect quilt pattern to come along :)

[Carol]

I have fat quarters to use up but I fully intend to buy more, even if I don't need them.

[Naomi]

I would absolutely adore the excuse to buy my first fat quarter bundle!

[Debbie]

I have lots of fat quarters that need to sewn up but I can always find a reason to buy more.

[Lisa McGriff]

I have quite a few that I could use up...

[Nesta]

I love fat quarters but don't have very many, so this book would be a really good excuse... as though I needed one!

[Laura]

I think this book looks great! I love Chicago too and went there three years ago. I stood in Lake Michigan. Loved the concert in the park and a huge rainstorm which meant a full evening in our hotel! Ha
I need to go buy some fat quarters and have a few fabric lines in mind....

[Sue]

I love my fat quarters so much I never want to use them..... This looks like the inspiration iam looking for! Of course I am sure that I would also be inspired to buy new FQs..

[Sandy T]

I love this! Thanks for the chance to win!

[Isabella Hermit]

Not an excuse buying fabric it's therapy I hear myself say constantly , and probably cheaper !

[Debbie R]

Hmm. I probably have a lifetime supply of fat quarters. And I'm sure there are more in my future. It's so nice to get just a little taste of some yummy fabric :-) So it would be great to have a book full of ideas for using some of them. Thanks for the chance to win.