Fun With Fat Quarters & Fat Eighths
Ashley Hough
Class Preview
1:23
- In-depth Instruction; over 72 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction to Fat Quarters & Fat Eighths
4:15
Meet Ashley Hough and learn what fat quarters and fat eighths are and how they are made. You will also learn that not all pre-cuts are created equal and that the actual usable amount of fabric can vary. Ashley will also discuss whether to pre-wash pre-cut fabrics or not.
Blocks That Work With Fat Quarters
18:01
See the variety of different ways that fat quarters can be purchased, both individually and in bundles. You will learn an easy block to make using fat quarters, how to make many of these blocks at the same time, and then see several different quilt layouts that can be used with this block.
Blocks That Work With Fat Eighths
12:09
Get a better look at fat eighths and see how to make several layouts that work well with this pre-cut. You will also see how to make a fun layout using fat eighths that doesn’t require a pattern.
A Block That Works With Both: The Nine Patch
29:07
See how to make a block that works well with both fat quarters and fat eighths. You will also see how to make several variations on the original block.
Additional Precut Resources & Options
5:33
Learn about some additional pre-cut fabrics, including skinny strips and pre-cut triangles. You will also see several different resources available for using many different pre-cuts.
Meet Your Instructor
2:04
Meet Your Instructor. Ashley Hough.
Fat quarters and fat eighths are some of the most versatile and easiest to find pre-cut quilting fabrics. Learn how they are 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 and share several resources for how to use them.
Ashley Hough
Ashley Hough is a quilt designer, pattern maker, instructor, and lover of all things quilting. After learning to sew at the young age of 6 years old, she later discovered the joy of quilting and has grown her skills over the past 15 years. "I love quilting because I love the design process—being able to start with a blank page and essentially create whatever I want." Ashley's designs and patterns have been published in a variety of magazines and her work can be found on National Quilters Circle.
Bonus materials available after purchase