What is a Fat Quarter and What Can I Make With It?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by CraftyStaci

I noticed there are lots of bloggers offering fat quarters for Giveaway Day this week, including me. If you’re a newer sewer (say that ten times, fast), you might not be familiar with the term or what they’re good for. Welcome to Fat Quarters 101.

Fabric is sold on bolts, folded in half with the selvage edges together. Cotton fabric, of the type usually used by quilters and crafters, once measured 45 inches from selvage to selvage, but the size has magically shrunk while the price tag grows. Most fabrics are now about 42 inches wide.

A yard of fabric is 36 inches, just like a yard of anything else. That means if you buy an entire yard of fabric, unfold it and spread it out, it will measure 36 inches by 42 inches. If you request a quarter of a yard at the cutting counter, you’ll receive a piece of fabric as shown below.

A fat quarter is the same number of square inches in size, but is cut differently, as shown here.

If you get the same number of square inches of fabric, why would you care which way it’s cut? Let’s say you want to make a bag. The pattern instructs you to cut a rectangle that’s 12 by 20 inches. You’d have to buy more fabric cut the regular way just to fit your pattern. There’s less waste with a fat quarter, and they’re sometimes less expensive than buying cut yardage.

Now that you know what a fat quarter is, what can you make with them? Quilters love these because they’re better suited for squares and other shapes, but they don’t have to be limited to quilting. You can find gazillions of projects out there that are meant for fat quarters. Here’s a few of my own projects that are perfectly suited to these cuts.

Now that you know what a fat quarter is, what are you going to make?

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Shot Put Bag

Posted on May 1, 2013 by CraftyStaci

I’ve spent the last eight springs watching one or both of my kids’ throw the shot put at track meets. This year, I’ve actually been the official at a couple of my son’s meets. Let me just say, nothing is more fun than telling teenage boys who are ten times your size what to do.

When my son told me the bottom had fallen out of the bag they use to carry their shots, I figured I could probably do something about that. He brought it home and I realized it needed to be replaced, rather than repaired. The hardware was still good, but the fabric was shot. Ba-dum-bum.

The original bag was made from lined vinyl, but I had some ballistic nylon lying around from one of my husband’s projects. Either one would work, and for that matter you could also use denim or a heavy duck.

I used the old bag as my pattern, leaving out the short zipper on one side and the snaps on the top, since the boys don’t use them anyway. I cut a circle for the bottom of the bag that measured 7” across and a piece 16 by 22 inches for the rest of the bag. I also dug up some new webbing for the handles. The two D-rings, two clips and plastic tube were from the old bag.

Fold the top edge (one of the 22” sides) under 1/2” and again 2”. Press. Stitch close to the inner fold and near the top fold. Cut a piece of webbing 20” long. Slip a D-ring on and fold the end under 1 1/4”. Stitch near the D-ring. Repeat on the opposite end of the webbing. Measure 5 1/8” from the edge on both sides of the bag and mark.

At the mark, lay the D-ring with the ring toward the top of the bag, even with the edge, and the end of the webbing facing up. Two inches from the bottom of the ring, fold the webbing back up over itself. Box stitch under the D-ring. Repeat on the other side, making sure not to twist the webbing.

Fold the bag right sides together with the handle at the top. Stitch down the side, 1/2” from the edge. Zigzag over the edge for added strength and to finish the seam.

Stitch the circle onto the bottom edge with a 1/2” seam. I matched the edges as I went, but I’ll admit it didn’t match up perfectly and I ended up having to add a pleat. It worked out fine, but you might want to pin it into place before you start sewing. After the bottom is in place, stitch around it again in the seam allowance at least one more time. I did it twice. Zigzag over the edge. Turn the bag right side out.

Cut a piece of webbing 43 inches long. Slide a hook on one end, turn under 1/2”, then an additional 1”. Box stitch. Repeat on the other end. If you have the plastic tube for carrying it on a shoulder, be sure to slide that on before adding the second hook.

Clip the hooks onto the D-rings, throw in the shots and you’re ready to go!

The bag has already attended a meet or two, and the boys are happy with it. Because they didn’t buy it, no one has one like it and it’s easy to spot. Score one for mom.

Squidoo

Posted on April 15, 2013 by CraftyStaci

Have you heard of Squidoo? Apparently it’s been around for years, but it didn’t hit my radar until recently. The basic idea is, anyone can go there and write an article about anything. There’s a bunch of topic categories, some of my favorites being Food & Cooking, Home & Garden, Holidays and Celebrations and Arts and Design.

I’ve been contributing to Squidoo for about a month now. I was even lucky enough to be interviewed earlier this month and featured in Squidoo Debut! You might wonder why I’m writing there, since I already have a blog. There are two reasons.

First, on this blog I talk about crafts, sewing and recipes, which I love. Once in a while, something else comes up that I might want to write about, but I just don’t feel like it fits in here. Having another platform where I have different options for topics just lets me stretch my wings a little. Don’t worry, this is still my first love.

Second, sometimes I’ll look back at a project I’ve shared here and wish I had done things differently or that I could cover it again from a different angle. While that would make me feel better, I’m afraid it would bore you. Writing for Squidoo gives me the chance to look at those again and introduce them to new readers.

Here’s what I’ve written about so far:

I started off with a little introduction of who I am and what I do.

Introducing Crafty Staci

That went well, so I moved on to a favorite recipe with a new twist.

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramels

Next, I ventured into non-crafty territory with the story of the greatest vacation I’ve ever been on.

Taking a Road Trip with Teenagers

I wanted to live up to my name, so I shared an all-time favorite, with instructions specifically for Insul-Brite.

How to Sew a Reversible Fabric Coffee Cup Sleeve

Next, I combined five of my favorite cookie recipes into one article, each easily printable.

Unique Cookie Recipes

My most recent article, which I just published yesterday, is about my love for Gutermann thread.

Gutermann Sewing Thread

If you have a desire to write, but aren’t ready to tackle the challenges of your own blog, I’d recommend Squidoo. They’ve been very welcoming, it’s easy to get started and it doesn’t cost a thing. I’ve got a big list of future topics to tackle. I hope I’ll see you there!

Friday Favorites–Crafty Staci Top Ten 2013

Posted on February 15, 2013 by CraftyStaci

After writing this blog for three years now, I’ve learned a few things. Don’t talk too much. Be as clear and simple as possible with instructions. Take good photos. I’m still working on that last one.

Another thing I’ve learned is that I can’t predict what’s going to be popular. Some of the things that have taken me the most time and work have been less popular than things that were so simple I almost didn’t even write about them here. I don’t guess anymore. If I want to make it, I make it. If I make it, I write about it. Simple as that.

My favorites this week aren’t so much my favorites as your favorites. These are the top ten most popular posts from Crafty Staci over the last three years. I’m not surprised by some, others floor me.

10. Passport Wallet

This was one of the first patterns I drafted myself. I was asked by another blogger to be a guest (thanks again Always Expect Moore!) and this was the project I contributed. I’ve been able to use my wallet a couple of times now, so I’m due for a new one, right?

9. Felt and Wire Angel

This is one of those things I was talking about that I almost didn’t even post. I didn’t make it because I needed it, it just popped into my head and I wanted to see how it would turn out. Lesson learned.

8. Ribbon Candy Ornaments

I have so many of these now that if I make any more it will have to be as gifts. Easy and fun, just like a craft should be.

7. Make Your Own Tags

When I first started making things for my Etsy store, it didn’t even occur to me to include tags. Now, I put them on everything.

6. Ninja Monkey Bag

I have made SO many of these bags. My daughter has been through three of them herself and we’ve made them for many of her friends. And we still love this pattern.

5. Fabric Flowers

This is a flower I created for use on the Ninja Monkey Bag, but it took on a life of its own and has been used for lots of other things.

4. Microwave Homemade Caramels

Not a decent photo in the bunch on this one, but these really are easy and delicious.

3. Creamer Bottle Snowman

This little guy made me want to be a craft blogger, so I’m pretty happy to see him sitting up here at number 3.

2. Robin Hood Hats

I hear from readers about this pattern more than any other. This hat has been used for Robin Hood, Peter Pan, Green Arrow, Prince Phillip, Prince Charming, Pinocchio, the Woodsman and the Pied Piper. It’s been in plays, to renaissance fairs, on a pub crawl in England and to Carnaval in Brazil. But the most rewarding thing for me is all the comments from brand-new sewers about how easy this was to make and that it gave them the confidence to try other projects. That’s what it’s all about.

1. Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeves

I didn’t think anyone would care when I posted this. Lots of people before me had shared their version of a coffee cozy, wrap, sleeve, whatever you prefer to call it. But this little thing is in the number one slot by a HUGE number. Works for me – it’s one of my favorites too.

If you haven’t had the chance yet, be sure to head over and enter my 3rd anniversary giveaway!

Loyalty Card Pocket

Posted on October 24, 2012 by CraftyStaci

Am I the only one with this problem?

It’s just insane the number of cards we have to keep track of. None of these are credit cards, they’re just the loyalty cards that retailers offer to give you discounts and cash back on purchases. Oh, and my library card. My friend Melinda had a great idea to tame them, which I’ve been using for years.

So much neater, and I haven’t lost a card. But there’s still a couple of small problems. When I visit the gas station, I have to remove the card from the ring. I also have a couple of cards that are printed on heavy paper, which wouldn’t last long getting tossed around in my purse. To compliment the ring system, I needed a pocket to store them in.

Is that more red leather? Why, yes it is! After shortening my coat and making a new bag, I still had some leather left, so I thought it would be perfect for this. I was even able to reuse one of the buttons I cut off the coat.

To make this, you’ll need a piece of leather or other heavy fabric for the outside (old jeans would work well), fabric to line the inside, a button and a 3” piece of elastic.

Cut the leather 4” by 8”. Cut the lining the same size. Sorry for the dark pictures, but I’m a night-crafter.

Fold the leather lengthwise with right sides together. Stitch down both sides with a 1/4” seam. Do the same with the lining, but leave a couple of inches open in the middle of one side.

Turn the leather piece right side out. Slide it into the lining so they’re right sides together and the top edges are even.

Stitch the ends of the elastic together to create a loop. Slip the loop between the leather and lining, centered between the seams. Stitch around 1/4” from the edge, adding extra reinforcing stitching over the elastic.

Turn right side out through the hole in the lining.

Stitch the opening in the lining closed. Push the lining into the leather and stitch around the upper edge.

Stitch the button on the front, opposite the elastic loop. Insert cards, pull the loop over the top and hook around the button.

This fits perfectly in the pocket in my new bag next to my cell phone.

I still haven’t used up all that leather, so I made a zipper pull using the rest of the zipper I cut off to make the pocket inside the bag…

…and a Coffee Cup Sleeve, of course. I even had one more button left from the coat to use on it.

I feel like I’ve more than gotten my money’s worth out of this coat. I still have a couple of pieces of leather left, so I can’t promise this won’t pop up again. But, for now, I think I’m just going to enjoy all of this.

Easy Double-Sided Fuzzy Blanket

Posted on September 12, 2012 by CraftyStaci

Today is my daughter’s birthday, so it only seems appropriate to talk about her. And she’s not here to stop me at the moment.

A few months ago, we talked about making a quilt for her. She was going to design it based on Sudoku, with each different fabric representing a number. We gathered black, white and yellow fabrics, and I bought a large piece of bright yellow super-soft, Minkee-like stuff for the backing.

I kept asking her when she was going to give me the pattern for the top. “Oh, yeah, I’m going to start on that.” Uh-huh.

I finally asked her if she really wanted a quilt. “No. Can you just make me a blanket out of the fuzzy part?” Yes. Yes, I can.

The only difficult thing about making this is working with the large size. Other than that, it’s a piece of cake. She didn’t even want binding around the edge, because she said that made it look like a baby blanket. Not sure about that, but it’s hers.

I started with about 3 1/2 yards of fabric. It’s 60” wide, so that gave me a piece about 60” by 126”.

Unfold the fabric and refold with right sides together as shown here:

Pin the selvage edges together and stitch with a 5/8” seam. I used a narrow zigzag so the fabric could still stretch.

Make sure the blanket is completely flat, then trim the cut edge so it’s straight and even. Lots of fuzz will come off that edge, so be prepared. When I was working on this one it looked like I was the sole witness to a horrible Tweety accident.

Pin the cut edges together.

Stitch with a 5/8” seam, leaving a few inches open in the middle for turning. My opening was about 13”, but I think I could have gone a bit smaller. I mark the opening with extra pins so I don’t forget to stop and start again while I’m sewing.

After you’re done stitching, pull the blanket through the opening to turn.

Push the corners out with your fingers. The nice thing about this fabric is that the seams turn nicely without a lot of coaxing.

Stitch around the outside edge, 1/4” away, turning in the opening 5/8”. That’s it. This finished blanket measures 58 x 63” and is nice and soft on both sides.

The two sides aren’t connected in the center, but I don’t think that’s going to be a problem for her, especially with the edge sewn. If you’re bothered by that, you could always do a little quilting to hold it all together. Check out this post on Minkee Baby Quilts for some great ideas on working with this fun fabric.

Happy Birthday Codi!

Sunflower Table Runner

Posted on August 3, 2012 by CraftyStaci

This project was inspired by some buttons and the fact that I’ve forgotten to plant sunflowers for the tenth year in a row.

One of the craft blogs I read is Totally Tutorials. She has a great Exchange Program, where she links suppliers with bloggers. The blogger then creates a tutorial using the supplier’s items. When I saw Lots of Buttons come up last month, I was all over it.

Lots of Buttons is, clearly, a button supplier. They have a great selection…in fact, almost too good, because it took me forever to decide what to order!

This is almost like making two projects – the “quilt” base and the flower decorations, so let’s get to it. To make the quilt base, you’ll need:

Fabric A (the green strips on my project):

8 strips – 1 1/2” x 16”
2 strips – 1 1/2” x 22 1/2”
4 strips – 1 1/2” x 12 1/2”

Fabric B (green dots on mine):

9 strips – 1 1/2” x 16”

Backing fabric (I used the green dots):

25” x 16”

Batting (I used Warm and Natural cotton):

25” x 16”

Make sure to press the seams after each step. Starting with a B strip, sew 17 strips together, alternating B and A and ending with B.

Cut to 12 1/2” tall (so in the picture above, cut off the top). From the smaller section you cut off, cut two pieces, each 1 1/2” tall and 12 1/2” wide.

Sew a 12 1/2” strip of fabric A to each side of small strips.

Sew one to each side of the large section.

Sew the 23 1/2” pieces of fabric to the top and bottom.

Layer with the backing piece right side down, the batting, then the pieced section right side up. The pieced section will be smaller than the others, so try to center it. It doesn’t need to be perfect.

Make sure all layers are smooth, then use lots of safety pins to hold everything together.

Quilt through all layers, either by hand or machine, in whatever pattern you choose. I also like to stitch very close around the outer edge to hold that in place.

Carefully cut only the batting even with the edge of the top. Cut the backing to 5/8” from the edge. Fold the edge of the backing in 1/4” and press.

Fold in 1/4” again, so the edge is covered.

Pin in place and stitch near the inner fold.

To make the flowers, you’ll need this pattern.

Cut leaves from green felt:

1 large
4 medium
3 small

Flower centers from brown felt:

2 large
4 small

Petals from yellow or gold felt:

14 – 17 petals

Position one large and two small flower centers where you’d like them on the runner. Pin in place. Add the leaves on top, also pinning. Using three strands of embroidery floss, stitch down the center and across the flat end of each leaf. Remove pins.

Fold the corners of each petal in to overlap each other about 1/2” in the center. Pin.

Place flowers near the outer edge of the center, making sure the entire flat edge is inside. The number you use may vary slightly, depending on how close you put them together. Stitch in place, either by hand or machine.

Place the remaining flower centers on top, stitching around the outer edge with embroidery floss through all layers.

Group a few buttons in the center of each and stitch with embroidery floss.

If you’re looking for a quicker version of this, you can glue the flowers and buttons in place with hot glue.

I had some tiny green buttons I had originally planned to sew onto the leaves, but didn’t like the look once I laid it out, so instead I added a little monogram in one corner.

Somehow, I don’t feel so bad about not planting those sunflowers anymore.

Thanks to Totally Tutorials and Lots of Buttons for letting me play!

Buttons were supplied by Lots of Buttons in exchange for this tutorial, but all opinions are my own.

Map Memory Box

Posted on July 24, 2012 by CraftyStaci

I’ve mentioned this before, and you will hear about it again because it’s the BIG THING in our house right now: our only daughter (and oldest child) is leaving home in September to go away to college. Fortunately for us, “away” is only a couple of hours from here, but the thought of not hearing her bounce through the house every day is still heavy.

Before I break down (again), I want to show you what I made for her as a graduation gift. It’s a box to keep in her dorm room where she can put a few things that remind her of home. I told her she would probably pull it out a few times in the beginning, but by the end of the year she’d find it covered in dust under her bed.

I found the box at my local craft store. It was a very un-dorm-friendly white, so I painted it yellow, her favorite color.

I had a couple of Oregon maps I carried in my car until a couple of years ago. My husband got worried enough about my complete lack of directional sense that he bought me a car with GPS. Anyway, I didn’t want to cover the entire box, just frame a piece of the map on top, so I cut a template from a piece of white paper to use to cut the map.

I spread a little Mod Podge under the map to attach it to the box, added two little pink hearts to mark where home and school are, then gave it a couple of good coats to the entire outside.

The handle was paper-covered also, so I cut a bit of the map and Mod Podged it as well.

With the outside done, I moved on to the inside. It was a little more slick than the outside, so I opted to leave it unpainted. I did want something fun inside the lid though, so a printed out a little advice for her. Rather attaching it with regular glue, I used this baby. If you don’t have one, I highly recommend it. It spreads glue dots, holds permanently, and no drying time.

I attached some printed scrapbook paper first, added the words I printed, then covered the edge with ribbon, glued on the same way.

Filling the box was pretty easy. By the time her dad, brother and I were through, it was tough to close. Some of the goodies inside include her favorite candies, Goldfish crackers, a travel tea mug, hand sanitizer, her first pieces of Fiestaware, a couple of Hot Wheels cars from her brother’s private collection and a screwdriver, courtesy of her dad.

My favorite thing is the pink hearts on top, showing where she’s from and where she’s going.

An old luggage lock just happened to be a perfect fit.

Buried somewhere in that box is a package of kleenex. I have a feeling those will be mine.

Mousekeeping Tip Envelope

Posted on July 11, 2012 by CraftyStaci

I am extremely appreciative of the housekeeping staff whenever we travel. One of my favorite things about leaving home is that I get a break from all my usual cleaning duties, so the people willing to do it for me are my heroes. We always make sure to leave a tip when we check out, but I never thought to leave it in something cute.

My friend Erika sent me a link to a cute envelope someone had made to leave a tip for the housekeeping staff at Disneyland, otherwise known as Mousekeeping. When we were planning for our recent trip, I decided to come up with one of my own. I thought Mickey’s wizard hat from Fantasia was appropriate. I was able to make this using only simple shapes in MS Publisher. The font is Waltograph and can be found at Dafont.

Just click on the image below to download the printable PDF. Print out on white cardstock.

Cut out, cutting around the two yellow tabs at the bottom and carefully cutting the two black slits just above the writing. Cut around the top of the ears and hat only above the faint yellow line (do not cut the line). I found the best way to do this was with an Exacto knife.

Fold in at the bottom of the red area and at the faint yellow line. Tape or glue the sides of the red area closed. Slip in the cash (I promise we left them more than $1 – this was for the photo)…

…tuck the tabs into the slots and leave somewhere for Mousekeeping to find.

I’m anxiously looking forward to the next time I can make use of one of these envelopes!

Disney Inspiration – Luggage Tags

Posted on July 6, 2012 by CraftyStaci

We decided about a year ago that we would go to Disneyland this summer to celebrate our daughter’s graduation from high school. What we didn’t know at the time was that they would be unveiling their new Cars Land just one week before our arrival. We were a little worried, but it ended up being a mostly good thing. They did an amazing job designing it, and because everyone was in California Adventure, Disneyland was pretty empty for June. If you go before the crowds die down, I have three words for you for the Radiator Springs Racers ride: Single rider line.

I made luggage tags a couple of years ago, but we lost one in transit last summer. Since my daughter was also bringing a friend on our trip, I decided it was time for a new set. Nothing says “I’m going to Disneyland” like that iconic Mickey head silhouette, so that was my inspiration. I also wanted them to suggest different Disney characters, so I used colors and fabrics. Any guesses who these are?

It’s not exactly difficult to find a Mickey head shape, but here’s the pattern I used, with seam allowance added. For each tag, you’ll need to cut four pieces of iron-on interfacing and three from black fabric (or whatever you choose). You’ll also need a small piece of clear vinyl, 2 1/2” of bias tape and fabric strips as described below.

For the front, cut three strips of fabric, each about 7” long and 2 1/2” wide. You can vary the widths, as I did with some of mine, you just want them to add up to at least 6” once they’re sewn together.

Sew the three pieces together with a 1/4” seam and press seams to one side.

Lay your pattern on top and cut out.

Iron interfacing onto the back of each of the four pieces.

Cut a piece of clear vinyl 2 1/2” square. Sandwich one edge into the fold of the bias tape and stitch in place.

Center on one black piece, 5/8” from the top edge, with the bias tape at the bottom of the mouse. Zigzag stitch over the bare edges, leaving the bias tape edge open.

Pin the piece with the vinyl and one of the black pieces, right sides together and stitch around the edge, leaving a 1 1/2” opening at the bottom. Repeat with the colorful front piece and remaining black piece.

Clip all corners. Turn both right side out and press, turning in the openings. Use caution when pressing around the vinyl window. Stitch around the outside, close to the edge.

Place the vinyl window facing up, then pin the remaining piece on top of it with the colorful side up. Don’t pin through the vinyl. Stitch 3” at the bottom (between corners of the vinyl window) through all layers, where you previously topstitched. Now you should be able to flip it open.

Sew a 1/2” button hole on the front centered between the ears and close to the top edge.

And separately on the back. You could also apply a grommet on each side instead.

Cut a 2” square of paper and write your personal information on it to slip into the window. The opening points to the bottom of the tag to keep your info from falling out.

Feed your attaching device of choice (ball chain, ribbon, buckle pirated from another tag, etc.) through both buttonholes and it’s ready to travel.

It probably isn’t immediately obvious which character I’m channeling with each of these, but I kind of like that. But just so you’re not left wondering…

This one is Simba. It’s for my daughter, the graduate and life-long Lion King fan.

My daughter’s friend Kate happens to be the granddaughter of the actor who gave the voice to King Triton in The Little Mermaid movie. Even after knowing her family all these years we’re still a little star-struck. Needless to say, I went with Ariel for her.

I asked my son which character he wanted and he chose Buzz Lightyear. However, I decided that was too much white to survive traveling, so I went with his second favorite, Stitch from Lilo and Stitch.

I had to have Minnie Mouse, but attached it to my purse since it turned out we didn’t actually need five suitcases to visit southern California in June. Go figure.

We had to have Mickey, and I really wanted to sew a couple of white buttons on it but I don’t think they would have survived the airport.

Our luggage tags are eagerly awaiting our next trip. Our boy graduates in two years and I’m pretty sure Disneyland will be seeing us again!

Crafty Staci

Tag Archives: tutorials

What is a Fat Quarter and What Can I Make With It?

Shot Put Bag

Squidoo

Introducing Crafty Staci

How to Make Homemade Salted Caramels

Taking a Road Trip with Teenagers

How to Sew a Reversible Fabric Coffee Cup Sleeve

Unique Cookie Recipes

Gutermann Sewing Thread

Friday Favorites–Crafty Staci Top Ten 2013

10. Passport Wallet

9. Felt and Wire Angel

8. Ribbon Candy Ornaments

7. Make Your Own Tags

6. Ninja Monkey Bag

5. Fabric Flowers

4. Microwave Homemade Caramels

3. Creamer Bottle Snowman

2. Robin Hood Hats

1. Reversible Coffee Cup Sleeves

Loyalty Card Pocket

Easy Double-Sided Fuzzy Blanket

Sunflower Table Runner

Map Memory Box

Mousekeeping Tip Envelope

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