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Giveaway! Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters

  • Lindsay
  • July 10, 2012
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I recently got the chance to review a copy of the book Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters (Lark Crafts). The book is written by four members of the Fat Quarterly e-zine team, Katy Jones, Brioni Greenberg, Tacha Bruecher and John Q. Adams, and includes patterns for 60 quilt blocks and 12 complete projects ranging from quilts to home decor.

Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters contents

What makes this book unique is that quilt blocks and projects are broken down by shape, starting at the very basic squares and rectangles blocks and progressing through circles, triangles, stars, polygons and diamonds. Once you’ve conquered basic patchwork and the more beginner-friendly “shapes,” you can use those skills to build up to more advanced blocks which use techniques like applique and paper piecing.

Star Block Circles Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters

One of my favorite blocks in the book is the clever “Star Pinwheel,” which uses fusible web to adhere sliced stars to half-square triangles for a really dynamic block with positive and negative space. Even if you don’t quilt, this would be a great accent to clothing for kids or adults.

Quilt Circles Fat Quarterly Shape Workshop for Quilters

The “Dream Garden Diamonds Quilt” uses bold piecing and modern fabric choices, for a clean and fresh look! Overall, I think this book would be a welcome addition to any quilter’s library, because the blocks range from beginner to advanced. Some of the paper-pieced patterns are really unique and 60 blocks can be mixed and matched for a sampler quilt or repeated over multiple rows and columns for a DIY patchwork quilt.

My Project

I decided to make a “Bowties & Blooms” quilt blocks from the book in the colors yellow, aqua and gray, which I’m collecting for a modern sampler quilt. The block finishes as 12.5″ square, and stitches up pretty quickly! You can make this block with the free pattern excerpted with permission from Lark Crafts.

Bowties Blooms Quilt Block

Free block patterns from the book:

Bowties + Blooms (pictured)

Courtyard Garden Block

Pentagon Flower Block + template

 

Giveaway!

Would you like to win a copy of this book? Lark Crafts will send a copy to one lucky Craft Buds reader. Enter to win by completing the Rafflecopter widget below.

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Lindsay

Hi, I’m Lindsay Conner, an author, modern quilter, editor, and founder of the Lindsay Sews blog. I’m a Baby Lock ambassador and Stash Books author who loves writing modern sewing and quilt patterns for beginners and weekend sewists! I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my husband, son, and two loveable cats, Murph and Chloe. I’ve been crafting for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I saved my dollar bills for trips with my mom to Jo-Ann Fabrics, where I’d find new floss for friendship bracelets or mini cross-stitch kits. Because my mom has always shared my love for crafting, she bought me my first sewing machine, a Hello Kitty Janome.

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105 comments
  1. Anne says:
    July 10, 2012 at 6:20 am

    I’d love to do some more curves.

    Reply
  2. Beth says:
    July 10, 2012 at 6:54 am

    Looks like a great book. Love the color choices in your block.

    Reply
  3. SewLindaAnn says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:04 am

    What I’m loving about the books coming out lately are the infinite variety of patterns. Even the pictures of the block are fresh, crisp and inspiring.

    Reply
    1. SewLindaAnn says:
      July 10, 2012 at 7:07 am

      Sorry, left off my technique in my reply. I would like to be able to work with triangles better.

      Reply
  4. Deborah says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Circles…I’d like to learn the technique of quilting circles.

    Deborah
    [email protected] gmail .com

    Reply
  5. Fran says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I haven’t tackled curves yet & would love to master them.

    Reply
  6. Janelle says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:47 am

    Would love to get more experience and tips sewing curves and circles! great giveaway!

    Reply
  7. Hueisei says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:58 am

    I love to try sewing curves or circles.

    Reply
  8. Christy says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Curves and paper piecing. Haven’t done much of either.

    Reply
  9. LindaC says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:07 am

    sewing curves is the one thing I really want to learn how to do properly as I avoid any pattern that has them

    Reply
  10. Carrie P. says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:19 am

    I think I would like to learn how to make those sliced stars. Now those look intimidating.Curves make me a little nervous.
    thanks for a chance to win the book. It looks awesome.

    Reply
  11. Sally says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I am getting ready to try to learn to do curves well… I have it in my head to make a Retro Flowers Quilt as a gift for my friend, for her upcoming baby shower.

    Reply
  12. Mhairi says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:38 am

    I worry about sewing points, so triangles, diamonds etc. But I do sew these. I avoid curves at all costs. I will applique curves but not sew them.

    Reply
  13. Martha says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:43 am

    I am new to the quilting world and would love to try all the blocks from beginner to advanced!

    Reply
  14. Margaret says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:44 am

    I have wanted to try the hexi blocks. I am not much for hand work but I did see a quilt made with hexis that was all done by machine. I would like to try that. I am not very good at the smaller triangles. I need to practice more before I make a whole quilt.

    Reply
  15. Dell says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:46 am

    Curves and Y seams are areas I have avoided but would like to learn.

    Reply
  16. Diane H says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:56 am

    I would love to learn to piece blocks with diamond shapes. Love the look but afraid to try them.

    Reply
  17. VickiT says:
    July 10, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I think the one thing I could admit being afraid of would be the Y-seam. I’m not really afraid necessarily, but I see so many people saying how hard those are to do that I just haven’t attempted them myself. I know I’ll try them myself and not listen to others but I will admit it’s been pushed it back from being anywhere near the top of my list of things to do for now.

    Reply
  18. Denise says:
    July 10, 2012 at 9:47 am

    I would love to learn to work with polygons. I have this book on my Amazon wish list. It would be great to win. 🙂 Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  19. Lori Smanski says:
    July 10, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Would love to win this fabulous book. I would like to learn the dresden shape. No im not scared off by triangles. Curves, I have not tried yet, i keep avoiding them.

    Reply
  20. Courtney Elwell says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:09 am

    I would love to learn more about curves and circles. Round is scary, LOL!

    Reply
  21. Dacia says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:11 am

    I would love to win this book and hope might have paper piecing in it as I would really like to learn more about it.

    Reply
  22. Debbie C. says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I’d like to learn more about quilting curves / circles. Thanks for the nice giveaway!

    Reply
  23. cathy albea says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:24 am

    I would love to learn more about the curves and Circles also. I quit quilting when I had my stroke.
    I am ready to get back in to some of the simple designs too. thank you

    Reply
  24. Dawn Stancliff says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:27 am

    I would love to learn to sew circles a little better- they do scare me! lol! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  25. Rhonda says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Probably curves; I’ve never tried them although I’ve seen beautiful quilts utilizing them. Thanks for chance to win!

    Reply
  26. PPardue says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:39 am

    sounds like a book I need in my library. I can use help across the board. Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  27. Susan Hahaj says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Sounds like a fantastic book and I KNOW I could learn a lot from it! Would love to win! Susan

    Reply
  28. Melanie says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I would love to win this book! The Star Pinwheel block looks amazing.

    Reply
  29. Heather says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:00 am

    While I’ve done some curves, they always make me a little nervous. I’d love to learn more!

    Reply
  30. lynaeve says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:06 am

    yes, curves are what is scary to me. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  31. mean sarah jean says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:15 am

    i am not a pro at curved seams, i would really like master it. or at least be better. and applique. it’s quite intimidating.

    Reply
  32. Debbie says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:18 am

    Just learning to quilt so can’t say which is hardest…I want to do them all and I don’t even know what “all” is yet…this book would be great!

    Reply
  33. Kylie C says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Curves! There are so many beautiful modern quilts that incorporate circles and curves but I’m scared to try them AND I hate pinning! Thank you for a lovely giveaway.

    Reply
  34. Bethany says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:33 am

    paper piecing scares me to death. I have done triangles, curved and everything in between, but I just get scared when I see the words paper piecing.

    Reply
  35. Brie says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I am just beginning so it is all new to me, but yes curves scare me and so do triangles and those little hexagons!

    Reply
  36. Linda says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:54 am

    HELLO! HAVEN’T DONE MUCH WITH CURVES-SO NEED TO LEARN AND START A PROJECT! THANK YOU FOR A SWEET GIVEAWAY!

    Reply
  37. Debbie H says:
    July 10, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    I’m a newbie so just about everything I need to learn! Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  38. Yvonne says:
    July 10, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    I have quilted in over 7 years, now that my son is older I would like to get back into it. It looks like this book has amazing projects.

    Reply
  39. Sharon @ A Prairie Sunrise says:
    July 10, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    I really need to learn how to sew curves for quilting! I do garment sewing so it shouldn’t really be that different, but the idea of piecing a curved block scares the bejeezus outta me! 🙂

    Reply
  40. Becky Greene says:
    July 10, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I have been tackling many of my feared techniques (EPP, FMQ, etc…), but curves still scare me into submission!

    Reply
  41. Amy C says:
    July 10, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Great book!! So much colour and fab photos and great blocks!! Would love to win!

    Reply
  42. Connie Fowler says:
    July 10, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    This looks like a fabulous book – I just want to try them all – make a modern sampler quilt! I think curves are my biggest challenge right now…so if I had to pick, that would be it. Love the crisp and bright photos too!

    Reply
  43. Gwen Windham says:
    July 10, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    Curves! I *can* do them, but they really stress me– I’d love to be better at sewing them! 🙂

    Reply
  44. natasha j says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    i would love to learn anything with stars….i love stars

    Reply
  45. Binks says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    So many things scare. But I have to say hexagons and curves are the main contenders.

    Reply
  46. Diann Cornell says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I’d like to get more skillful with circles.

    Reply
  47. julie says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    I think hexi’s scare me the most. They just look so complicated. Triangles also look challenging. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  48. Kandra says:
    July 10, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    I’d love to learn how to do circles. I really like the way they look but have been too intimidated to try them

    Reply
  49. Cheree says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    I’ve learned one or two techniques on triangles but I really need more experience on them.

    Reply
  50. Haley says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:28 pm

    I’m brand new to quilting (working on my first quilt right now), so just about any shape beyond the basic square kinda terrifies me. I’m pretty fascinated by pinwheel patterns using triangles, though. I’m sure it won’t take me long to kick of my training wheels.

    Reply
  51. Kathrynn says:
    July 10, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Curves scare me the most

    Reply
  52. Gill says:
    July 10, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Y seams and curves scare me the most!

    Reply
  53. Mike Pearson says:
    July 10, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I have never done more than staight lines with piecing. I need to branch out!

    Reply
  54. Jenelle says:
    July 10, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    I would love to tackle curves. I have done some sewing with Cathedral windows, but it would lots of fun to make some drunkards path blocks. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  55. LauraC says:
    July 10, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    I would like to learn more about piecing triangles and hexagons – both scare me.

    Reply
  56. Wivi says:
    July 10, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I would love to learn how to sew curves and Y seams.

    Reply
  57. Jennifer says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Those stars! Those curves! What a fabulous learning tool! Good luck everyone.

    Reply
  58. Hilary says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    Learning to sew curves confidently would be what I’d like to learn.

    Reply
  59. Deb says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I want to learn spray starch applique –

    Reply
  60. MarciaW says:
    July 10, 2012 at 7:20 pm

    I need help sewing triangles….

    Reply
  61. Katie says:
    July 10, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Triangles kill me!!

    Reply
  62. Kathy H says:
    July 10, 2012 at 9:33 pm

    Curves are the scariest thing for me! I have a hard time keeping the puckers away… and I’m not talking about my mouth!! Be especially blessed, Kathy

    Reply
  63. MollyP says:
    July 10, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    I adore Fat Quarterly. I am so stoked they are now published in book form. I am totally afraid of curves and applique. Maybe one day I’ll work up the courage.

    Reply
  64. Carmen says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    It’s pretty much all still a mystery to me since I’m a beginning quilter. I’m just trying to get my corners square – forget about triangles or circles at this point.

    Reply
  65. LauraH says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    Curves are pretty scary to me. It’s hard to get them just right!

    Reply
  66. robin says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:42 pm

    I’d have to say curves!

    Reply
  67. Jennie Bobbins says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I don’t have a problem with curves but I’m scared of y-seams or inset seams. Just anything that looks really complicated!

    Reply
  68. Jessica says:
    July 10, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I agree with everyone else. Curves scare me to death! I’ve learned to deal with imperfection.

    Reply
  69. MarciaW says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:18 pm

    Triangles are really challenging for me.

    Reply
  70. MarciaW says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    Rafflecopter isn’t taking my entry. Triangles are really challenging for me.

    Reply
  71. Michelle @ needle and nest says:
    July 10, 2012 at 11:45 pm

    Someday I’d like to tackle curves, diamonds and hexies! Thanks for the chance to win. 🙂

    Reply
  72. Rhonda D. says:
    July 11, 2012 at 12:31 am

    I would like to learn more about circles and Y seams.
    Thaks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  73. georgia stewart says:
    July 11, 2012 at 1:18 am

    i would simply love to learn how to piece a block together i would use this book till i got it

    Reply
  74. Beth T. says:
    July 11, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Having just gained some confidence on curves, I’m gathering courage to try some diamonds.

    Reply
  75. Kim says:
    July 11, 2012 at 1:41 am

    I would love to get my hands on this book. It sounds amazing. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

    Reply
  76. MelodyJ says:
    July 11, 2012 at 1:43 am

    I want to learn diamonds.

    melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  77. Kate says:
    July 11, 2012 at 9:06 am

    The pentagon blocks always look intimidating. I’d choose that one to learn first. Face your fears!!

    Reply
  78. Andrea says:
    July 11, 2012 at 9:28 am

    This looks like a great book and I love the star pinwheel block! I have yet to attempt stars and would love to learn, and curves are definitely on my “to try” list as well!

    Reply
  79. Lucy @ Charm About You says:
    July 11, 2012 at 9:53 am

    It looks awesome and I’d love to make some of those great patterns!

    Reply
  80. Sofia says:
    July 11, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Curves scar me the most. I still haven’t tried them yet but I also haven’t found one I like either. Maybe someday…

    Reply
  81. Alana says:
    July 11, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I love it! It gets me motivated to try new quilt patterns!

    Reply
  82. Lindsay says:
    July 11, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    I’d love to win this. I haven’t really ventured outside of squares and rectangles, so this would be a great learning opportunity for me.

    Reply
  83. ritainalaska says:
    July 11, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    i really like circles and use them for lots of things in my quilting, but am not real good working them. this book just might help me out! thanx for the opportunity to win a copy.

    Reply
  84. Allison C says:
    July 11, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Curves and diamonds are a bit intimidating for me.

    Reply
  85. Beth Ingersoll says:
    July 11, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Curves–this book looks AWESOME! I think I’ll have to buy it if I don’t win it!

    Reply
  86. Connie says:
    July 11, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    Paper piecing is my new big challenge.

    Reply
  87. Donna Joy says:
    July 11, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    The star pinwheel block is spectacular. I haven’t done much with curves, but really do like the looks of curves, must do a quilt with them thanks

    Reply
  88. Baye says:
    July 12, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Curves! I still haven’t gotten up the courage to attend curves. Thanks for the reminder to put those up on my list.

    Reply
  89. Carmen says:
    July 12, 2012 at 10:08 am

    Curves and circles, absolutely! I’m addicted to paper piecing right now though, and I never thought I would be (so laborious), so I guess there’s a time for everything!

    Reply
  90. tisha says:
    July 12, 2012 at 11:29 am

    I think I know the yellow. Is that from the vintage sheet fq swap we did?

    Reply
  91. Andrea says:
    July 12, 2012 at 11:39 am

    This book is right up my alley. I’m so so so in love with collecting fat quarters!

    Reply
  92. Sharon Scott says:
    July 12, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Love the star pinwheel!

    Reply
  93. mary says:
    July 12, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    Oh it has to be curves, I can cope with triangles and squares but curves – eek!

    Reply
  94. Kath says:
    July 13, 2012 at 1:29 am

    Those Y sewing blocks always get the best of me. I would like to become better at those.

    Reply
  95. Jodi G. says:
    July 13, 2012 at 3:50 am

    Looks like an amazing book that I could learn lots from. Triangles and I have a love-hate relationship so any secrets with those would be great. There are lots of shapes I have not sewn before, like a diamond and that poly-thing. hehe.

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

    usairdoll(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  96. Lee says:
    July 14, 2012 at 10:50 am

    I would say curves – I would love to do a circle quilt and get better at those curves! thanks for the review and giveaway.

    Reply
  97. Carla G says:
    July 14, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I’m still a fairly new quilter, so I haven’t done alot of different techniques yet. And curves scare me. I look at all those awesome quilts with curves and think, maybe someday… Thanks for a chance to win! 🙂

    Reply
  98. Vicki says:
    July 14, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I’ve only just started quilting so haven’t used many shapes or designs yet. So far I’ve made a cushion using the go baby rag die, I’ve started making a grandmothers flower garden quilt for my bed and I’m about to make a quilt for my friends soon to be born baby.

    This looks like a nice book and your blogs full of inspiration too.

    Reply
  99. Michelle H. says:
    July 14, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Curves…they spook me. I’ve always dreamed of doing a Dresden plate quilt but I wonder if I’ll ever take the plunge and try it.

    Reply
  100. Virginia W. says:
    July 15, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I’m afraid to do curves. i think i need to master straight lines first.

    Reply
  101. Shannon says:
    July 15, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    I’m new to quilting so this would be so amazing to have. I love the look of triangle’s so thats what I would love to plunge into!

    Reply
  102. joanna jenkins says:
    July 20, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    I’ve never done curves before but I’d love to learn. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  103. denise withers says:
    September 3, 2012 at 11:21 am

    love this book. working on set in seams making a lemoyne star. WOuld love to have this book

    Reply
  104. Cilla Stratton says:
    September 30, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    I absolutely love the discovery of the book, & what it offers, & the web site. WOW what a wonder. Where have I been, glad I tumbled in .

    Reply

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