Fat quarters and fat eighths are some of the most versatile and easiest to find pre-cut quilting fabrics. In this video class, you will learn what each pre-cut is, understand how it is made and see several ways to use them.
First, Ashley Hough will explain the difference between the two sizes of pre-cut fabrics and explain how they got their name. She will also show some of the many ways you can find these specific pre-cut fabrics, both separately and in bundles.
Next, you will learn how to make a block that is great for fat quarters, whether you are making one at a time or want to make many at a time. You will also get several different layouts for quilts that can be made with this block. Ashley will also show blocks and layouts that are great for fat eighths.
Finally, you will see how to make a versatile block that is great for both sizes of pre-cut fabrics as well as see several variations that can be made with the original block. And while fat quarters and fat eighths are some of the most common pre-cut fabrics, Ashley will also show some of the other pre-cut fabric options as well as shows several resources for how to use them.
Class Resource: Cutting Instructions for Add it Up Quilt
Download this PDF for cutting instructions and block layouts to make your own Add it Up quilt.
Class Resource: Block Layouts
Download this PDF to see multiple variations of the standard 9-patch and half square triangle blocks using fat quarters and fat eighths.
Meet Your Instructor
Download this video to hear Ashley share how buying and using precut fabrics helps making a quilt less intimidating and can become addicting.
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