The Fat Quarter Shop has released a new book of quilt patterns called Fat Quarter Style.
I was excited to be asked to be part of the Fat Quarter Style Blog tour and get to play with one of the patterns.
I really liked the patterns in this Fat Quarter Style – they were all really fresh, new takes on traditional quilt designs – which is hard to do.
This book has 12 patterns and each design comes with instructions for the quilt in four sizes: crib, lap, twin, and queen. So nice when you can get some bang for your buck with multiple sizes. (I really liked this Primrose pattern.)
I was asked to play with the Blossom block – which was a really fun one to make.
I’m trying to push myself out of my primary-colors-with-white comfort zone when it comes to color scheme. So I got some of the new prints from the Cotton+Steel collections in this palette and pulled a few other prints from my stash that would coordinate. I used Kona Ash for my background color. And I like how it’s looking!
After being without my sewing machine for a lot of the summer, it’s been fun to sit down and sew again – especially to have a little more time to do it now that my kids are back in school. I’m excited to finish it up and will share the finished result soon!
Be sure to check out the other stops on the tour to see how other designers have put their own color-spin on the blocks and patterns in the book. Lots of great inspiration.
August 2: Fat Quarter Shop Kick off
August 4: The Sassy Quilter
August 6: My Quilt Infatuation
August 8: Leigh Laurel Studios
August 11: Sew Can She
August 13: Jana Machado
August 15: Stitchery Dickory Dock
August 18: Freshly Pieced
August 20: Bijou Lovely
August 22: Film in The Fridge
August 25: Why Not Sew?
August 27: Pretty By Hand
August 29: Diary of A Quilter
August 30: Fat Quarter Shop closing of tour
Fat Quarter Style is available only from the Fat Quarter Shop. I think it’s a really fun one for fresh ideas and inspiration. And thanks to the Fat Quarter Shop, I have an extra to share with one of you. Leave a comment and you’ll be entered into the giveaway. Giveaway closes Thursday, Sept 4 at Midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED
WINNER: Tanya Simmons WeissAugust 30, 2014 at 8:26 AM
WINNER: Tanya Simmons WeissAugust 30, 2014 at 8:26 AM
What a beautiful book. Love the Emblem pattern. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway!
Anita
The book looks so interesting, I would love to win a copy!
Kirsty@Bonjour
Lovely use of Cotton + Steel! Thanks for the chance to win.
Gloria
What an interesting take on trad!<br /><br />A lovely book and a lovely quilt.
Kay
I love seeing quilts done in different colours, it really helps to get an feel for possibilities. I love the strong colours you have used for your block, it will be beautiful all finished. Thanks for a great giveaway. x
Lucy @ Charm About You
Great blocks and ash was a brilliant choice!
Cathy Ewbank
This book looks lovely – i'm especially tempted with the big flower one. I'd love to win a copy, thank you.
Naomi
All of those patterns look absolutely lovely, they feel familiar and new, all at the same time!
Teresa Burtt
A beautiful book! I love the blocks you are making with the Kona Ash background. Thank you for the chance to win a copy of this book.
Eva
It really looks like a lovely book! I love how your sample looks totally different from the quilt in the book! Both lovely! 🙂
Gill
This looks a great book – I love the Primrose block!
*Tyler*
I would love this book. Thanks for the chance to win it 🙂
Andrea York
What terrific patterns! So fresh and different. Would love to win this book!
Lisa Marie
Looks like a great book!
Moowee
The book looks fun. Thanks for sharing.
Ecochic
These quilts are fantastic modern heirlooms! I am off to check out the other blogs for ideas.
Gina
I refer to the books on my shelf for patterns and inspiration. This book would be a great addition.
lalaluu
Really love your fabric choices for your blocks. I'm not a fan of the fabric choices in the book's picture, but your fabric really made me look again at the block and think "Okay, that looks like fun!"
Phyllis Oller
I would love to win a copy of the book.Looks inspiring to me,Phyllis<br />
Theresa Ebrey
As a beginner quilter, This looks like a great place to find some ideas. Love the patterns
Susan Smith
I love how your blossom looks in those fabrics! I, too, need to branch out a bit with my color choices! I think my favorite quilt from the book is Emblem. I'd love to make that one. They all look great though and I'd love to win a copy of the book.
Michele T
I've been following along in this hop and would love a copy of the book!! I still can't decide on my favorite quilt! They are all great!
abengel
Love that pattern in Cotton+Steel with the grey background! I'd only glanced at that pattern because it didn't appeal to me. I need to stop looking at fabrics/colors in the quilt photos and start just looking at the patterns!
Sarah
I like your new color scheme. 🙂 This seems like a great book; thanks for the good review. sarah@forrussia.org
allison pogany
That Blossom block is fabulous! I'm going to have to try that one.<br />allisonpogany@gmail.com
Amber
I love your choice of fabrics, they are so pretty! Thank you for the chance to win a copy…I would love to make some gifts using those patterns!
Janice
I have just started using Fat Quarters for projects I've been working on. I would love to win this book!
NanaMoran
I love seeing blocks in different colors…so inspiring and I LOVE yours! I would really enjoy this book. Thanks for the chance to win!
Sheltered Stitches
I'm going to have to travel back in time to check out the other blog posts on this tour!
Anna F.
Looks like a good book. I want to make Blossom, Marquee, AND Emblem!
Leslie at the Sugarhouse
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Susan
I like what I see:) Love the Blossom
Sigi G
Wow – love how your block just makes a totally new look with the different background and print fabric. Love this! The blossom quilt has been my utmost favorite when perusing this book for the first time. Mostly I think because I felt it would be the only one easy enough for me, but after this tour – the whole book is a favorite of mine!! Thank you for another giveaway chance!!
Kim
Love your color choices for your quilt. I love seeing the different variations from this hop.
Leslie at the Sugarhouse
I am always amazed how the look of a quilt can change depending on the quilter's fabric choice. Thank you Amy for sharing your talent & inspirations with us! Looks like a great book to add to my quilting library!
Mary W Quilts
Love Cotton & Steel with the gray!
gigi
Pretty block! I love your "stuff"! Thanks for a chance to win.
Thim3
I have enjoyed seeing all the different quilts in this book and I love them all. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I win.<br />thim3@hotmail.com
Allison C
Love your version!!!
Cristina Hogarth
I love your fabric choices! This book looks like it has some great quilt patterns in it. It's exciting to see some fresh designs out there!
DebrafromMD
I really love the Emblem pattern.
Cindy Anderson
Looks like a fun book! Love your color choices. <br />
Jen Barnard
Your quilt top looks brilliant, I really like the primrose pattern too.<br />jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com
Judith Kelso
I really like the blocks that you made, thanks for the chance to win a book. I have lots of fq :)<br />
Deidra
The book looks great. Hope to win!
Ben
Looks like an interesting book. I like your blocks.
JoyceLM
I have tons of FQs that need to be used up – love the patterns in this new book. Thanks.
Debbie Leschisin
I have been really intrigued by this new publication. Great patterns that look easy and fun. I like the color choices of your blocks!
Lynn
What a terrific book, so many of the quilts in it look like they would be fun to make. Thanks for the chance to win!
Anne
Wow! Your block is beautiful! Way to get out of comfort zone…….
Jennifer
So many fun projects in this book! Thanks for the chance.<br />Love your Ash background!
delaineelliott
This looks like such an awesome book! Thanks!<br /><br />Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
aeundrw
Looks like a great book!
Margaret
I love all those quilts in this book, It is definitely on my wish list
Rebekah
Ooh, love your color choices! It looks like a great book!
DonnaM
I'd love to win this book. All the quilts look so beautiful and fun!
Lisa C
Fat quarters are my favorite size to buy. Thanks for the chance to win a book that will encourage me to actually use them!
RKeefe
I'm loving the blossom block!
Sandra
I love fat quarters and there is a lot of inspiration with this fat quarter book. This would be a book that would be used over and over again. You would definitely keep this book by your stash of fat quarters. Thank you for your intake on this book and giving all of us the chance to win.<br /><br />Sandi TImmons<br />sandit1@sbcglobal.net
Julie Jones
This book looks like it has some great ideas and using quarters make it easier!
Cherold
I love the book and your use of cotton and steel. Thank you for the giveaway.
Cecilia
I love the colors you are using in your quilt. I'm trying to get away from only using white as a background, too. I just finished a quilt using Kona Silver with Sherbet Pips. It turned out great. The book looks like a great collection of quilts and I would love to win it. Thanks for the giveaway.
friedturtle
I'd love to win!
Jenn
Ewww…Aaaaa…looks like a winner! I sure do enjoy reading your blog. Thanks for sharing
Bunny Wilson
About to begin making my 4th quilt and this book would be a welcomed addition to my bookshelf. 🙂
LindseyAnne
Am just cutting out a quilt for my Dad for Christmas – but I would love to try one of these designs for my next project. I have plenty of fabric 🙂
Lani Glasser
This looks like a great book, I would love to win it!
Weatherbee ;)
Cute block. I love all of the quilts in this book. I especially want to make the cover quilt. So cute!!
Jeannette Arangua
I collect fat quarters and this book looks right up my alley. I am a beginner and in need of inspiration and directions:) Thanks for hosting the drawing!
Emily Kim
Love this fat quarter book!
Anita
Okay, my fingers are crossed.
Nena
Amy – seriously?? As if your book isn't depleting my pocketbook fast enough? Now you dangle this one in front of me!!! Delicious! And thanks for the chance!
Wendy
this book looks gorgeous, so may different patterns to try!
Pam
Love your work. Great looking book!
Mom C
The book looks really interesting and I'm loving all the blocks on the blog hop. Haven't commented on your England trip but from what you've written and the photos, it sure looks like it was a trip of a lifetime. What great memories for you and your family. Thanks.
Paula @ Sewy Stuff
I love the Ash background! Thanks to you and FQS for such an awesome giveaway and inspiring blog hop!
Lynda
I don't have many books but this is one that I know I would use as most of the patterns are ones that I would definitely make.
Jane Cisneros
I would love to have this book to play with … thanks for the chance to win!<br />Jane @ Handiworking.com
Karen
I also find it fun to step out of my normal color palette. Even when I'm sure I won't like a new combination, it somehow comes out better than I can imagine (usually).
Tamie
This book looks like a good one and I have quite a collection of fat quarters that could be used. Thanks for the giveaway.
MizMccrerrand
Ooooo I like your color combo! I too have been trying the whole non-white background color thing and I like it so far! Thanks for the giveaway! <3
Jenybeth
I don't know if my comment went through or not, so I am trying again. I love your quilt; I have been a little intimidated by some of the colors in the Cotton & Steel lines but here they shine. I also have a problem with only using white or off-white for my backgrounds. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Julie in WA
I really like this book! All the bloggers on the tour have done such a great job choosing fabrics and showing off the patterns!
copehome
Thanks for the change to win!!
karenf
I want to see Primrose up close.
Linda
THANKS FOR A WINNING CHANCE!<br />BOOK LOOKS SO NEAT!<br /><br /> msstitcher1214@gmail.com
Frankie Carson
Love the look of this book! X
Hildy
Love the look of your quilt!
Becky S.
Your Blossom blocks look great! I can't wait to get a copy of the book. Thanks for the chance to win.
Iris
Thank you for the introduction, looks very inspiring indeed.
Victoria
Your design looks beautiful!
Kristin
Looks like a great book! I'm in the mood to quilt now that kids are back to school 🙂 And I'm with you on the primary color/white scheme!! My favorite, too.
GranChris
It turned out wonderful. I can't be without a machine for 2 days. I go through withdrawals. A whole summer, never.
tawa
Those blossom blocks look like the ideal way to use my leftover strips from a postage stamp quilt. Thanks for the giveaway. Love your blog. Keep inspiring us.
LindaS
I like your color choices! This looks like a fun book to have around. Thanks for the chance!<br />dragonfly9716 at yahoo dot com
Kristen
I love the quilts in this book!
Janine
Looks like a great book!
Lisa
Would love to win this book!
Julie Harris
Like the grey background for the blocks, its good to move away from white 🙂
Quiltineering
I love the fabrics you chose!
barbara woods
love those quilt pattern's
Vicki H
I have loved everyone's preview of the book. Blossom is one of my favorites.
jinsnapp
love your blossom blocks!
Emily
It's always fun to use background fabrics besides white and yours looks awesome!
Maureeneh
This book looks great, thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Gemini Jen NZ
It's always nice to see new twists on familiar designs – yours looks cool with those colours.
Anita
The Fat Quarter Shop has some very creative ideas. Thanks for the chance to get their book.
Tracy
So many great quilts, thanks for the chance!
stewart
I really like the fabrics you chose for your sample. Such a different feel than the original. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
NancyL
Such fun quilts! Love the gray you used for the background in your quilt! Would love to win the book; lots of quilts I'd love to make!!<br />alnaloge(at)gmail(dot)com
Crafty Coffin
Looks like a fun block! I also share your love of primary with white and I really like the color scheme you've chosen – I'm definitely trying to push myself to try other color combos as well!
Marly
These are a fun collection. I'd love a copy of the book.
robin
What fun!
Jo
This book seems to have so many amazing quilts in it and the fact that they come in more than one size is great! Really lie how your blocks came out!
Karen
Love that you changed things up and used the ash for your background!
Ella and Nesta
I love the contrast between the bright colours and the Kona Ash background! The block is beautiful too!
Gidget
This book looks to have some wonder quilts in it!
Harrysmum
I'd love c the chance to win a copy please!
jenni
This book is a must have for sure!
Peaches1003
Your quilt is gorgeous and I also love the raindrops quilt
Jennie
I'm sorry you were without your sewing machine most of the summer! On the flip side, your blocks are looking lovely. I should probably break out of my color palette too. You make it look so easy!
Kathryn
I have their first book, and would love to try some of the patterns in the second. Thanks.
kshackabq
Love your fabric choices for the blossom block. It came out wonderfully! Thanks for the book preview.
Karen
I noticed right away that this is not your usual color palette. It still looks fantastic, however!
SallyC
This looks like a fun book and I like your choice of colors especially your gray background. I have been wanting to try gray instead of my usual white.
LeAnne
I've been following the blog hop and this book has so many great patterns I can't wait to try.
Unknown
What fun patterns! Hope it is my lucky day.<br />mbbaker35@yahoo.com<br />
Heidi
This book looks like so much fun! I absolutely love the quit on the front!
Trisch
What a great book!! Would love to win!! Thanks.
Lynne Tilley
This book looks so great. If I don't win, I think I'll have to add it to my collection anyway.
Sandy
I love what you did with the blossom block! Thanks for the chance to win!
Sewgirl
Beautiful selection of fabrics and sweet block. Thanks for sharing.
Beth
Great choice of background to go with Cotton + Steel!
Dyann Cox
Looks like fun:) I would love to use the inspiration from this book to do some stash busting! That is my goal this year:)
A Quilter's Mission
I do like your choice of fabrics for these blocks. Would love this little book for myself.
Linda Wall
I love all of the quilts in this book! Would sure love to win a copy!
Debbie Rhodes
What fun… I would love to win… drhodes9@cox.net
Miggsie
Looks like a great book. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jenna-Lynn Anderson
I really like Blossom and Emblem so far. Can't wait to see the rest of the book!
gibbygoo56
Gorgeous! I can hardly wait to see the completed quilt.
Meg
This pattern is stunning! Love the look of the ash.
Barb
Have enjoyed this blog hop, thanks for sharing.
Digiscrapations
Looks like a great book!. Your block looks great! Thanks for the chance to win.
Janie
The book looks fresh. Love your block. Thanks for the chance.
Anita Gambrell
Your quilts are beautiful, would love to be able to make one someday! Thanks at a chance for the great book!
Cheryl
Love the blossom block. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book!
Erin Hibshman
What a great resource! I especially appreciate the multiple sizes given for each quilt. The primrose and the blossom blocks both look wonderful! I am usually partial to star blocks! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Chris Matsche
Really like the patterns in the book. There are at least 5 patterns that I would like to try. Matsche.christine@yahoo.com
TS Quilter
Love your blossom block and thank you for the chance to win the book!
Unknown
I love that you're using different background fabrics. The Ash really makes the focus fabrics pop! During your fast tiles class at fat quarterly I just sat and listened because I was unhappy with my white background. I am not working on it with Mormor and Kona Shadow. I am so much happier with the outcome!!! mommajaehn at gmail dot com
Bobbi D.
would love to win, thanks so much! I have tons of FQ's to work with too.
Camille Mendel
Thanks for the chance to win. The book looks great.
SCStephquilts
I would love to win this book.
Carol
I have a nice stack of fat quarters just yearning for a book like this! Thanks for the giveaway.
Tanya Simmons Weiss
What a beautiful book. Love the Emblem pattern. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway!
Shannon Faith
I love your block… The background really makes the fabrics shine!!! I would love to win a copy of this book!! Thank you!!!
Hedy Hahn
I have a whole drawer full of FQ's, and I like the look of the patterns shown. Would love to win !
James Turner
Just love these patterns!!
Mama O.
Love the Blossom pattern!
terry sharp
Thank you for the chance to win. I look forward to your blog popping up in my email and seeing your new blocks….
Quilted by Heart
I love reading your blog! You are always so down to earth and real. Thanks for sharing yourself with all of us. I have been looking forward to this book being released. I would love to have a copy. 🙂
Nancy
Love your choice of colors… thanks for the giveaway
Donna W
Love the fabrics in your blossom block. This book looks like a real winner and a great addition to anyone's library.
poorfarm
Love the new book – would love to win!<br />
wendy
Love your fun fabric choices and thanks for a chance to win!
Patti K
The Ash background looks great! I need to change up my background colors too. I'm always afraid I won't like it when it's finished. Glad you're back! kelleherp@hotmail.com
County Girl
Your quilt is amazing! I am so new to quilting and would love to have this book as a go to! Thanks for a chance to win.
Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts
I love the background you chose! This looks like a fun way to play with a bunch of FQ's. Thanks for the chance!
Shauna
love your take on the quilt, great job and thanks for the chance
nicolesender
I really like the blossom block! This book looks like it's filled with good ideas!
Anita
I love the fabrics and colors you chose! The flower quilt looks fun too.
ronnie
Very cute block!
Tiff
I too love white with colors, but I do like that Kona Ash you are using. Gonna have to look for that to try Would love to win that book. And … I love your blog!
Barbara Beyun
This book looks great!
Jill R.
This book looks like so much fun! I love the primrose quilt. Thanks for the chance to win!
Southern Gal
Your block is beautiful. Thanks for the chance!
LethargicLass
This looks like a fun book, thanks for the chance 🙂
DonnaM
Love the fabrics you've chose for your block. Thanks for a chance to win the book!
Carmen N
Great looking fabric selections!
juliehallfeldhaus
Love the fabric you are using!!
Nancy
This book just looks like sew much fun!! Love your Fabric Choices for your Quilt!!<br />Thanks, Nancy
Dorothy
Love the material you selected. I have enjoyed every quilt I've seen from this book, definitely one to get. Thanks for the opportunity.
Sweet bamboo
Wonderful work!
Kathy
I have some fat quarter bundles just waiting to become quilts!! Thanks for the giveaway.
Vicki
My fat quarter stash certainly could be put to good use making these great patterns.
Karen Thurn
Wow! This book has some really interesting quilts that I'd like to make. Here's hoping I win a copy so I can use up some of my stash. kthurn@bektel.com
kathywith4kids
I really love the cover of this book, Any star pattern I just love!!<br />Thanks for sharing!!
KMSC
I love how your quilt is looking! This new book looks like a winner. Thanks for the giveaway.<br />k(dot)castanette(at)Hotmail(dot)com
Deb
Loving the blog hop. and also Love Cotton & Steel with the gray!
vanessa
Your blocks look great! Thanks for the giveaway.
Deborah DeBerry
The quilts in this book look awesome and your blocks always inspire! Thanks for the giveaway! Congrats to the winner! poladydwd(at)yahoo(dot)com
Charlotta
I love everything about this book and want to make all thi quilts in it!
Cecilia
Your blocks are beautiful! I think I'd really get good use out of this book too!
Stacy
Love your blocks! Looks like a fun book -hope to win!
Kimberly Hart
Love the color combos in your blocks! Thank you for this opportunity.
Elaine
Love your choice of fabrics for your quilt! <br />satterfieldfamily at sbcglobal dot net
shauna
This looks like the perfect book to use some of my many fat quarters! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Whitney Leonard
Thanks for the chance, I would love a copy. I certainly have no shortage of fat quarters to choose from!
Donna Flanery
Would really like a copy of the book. Like the fabric you chose.
QuiltSue
I love the fabrics you used in your blocks.
Diane Beavers
The Blossom Block is now my fave pattern n the FQ Style book. The Kona Ash background is awesome.<br />Thank you Amy for sharing the opportunity to win this awesome book. I love that each pattern has the 4 size quilts. Gotta be something in there for everyone on my list whom needs a quilt!
delaineelliott
This book looks awesome! Thanks!<br /><br />Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.
Melanie
Super cute blocks! I've been trying to resist cotton & steel, but I don't think I can 🙂
Brenda Kowalski
Would love to win this book. Thanks for a chance to win.
holly
looks like a fun book – lots of inspiration. I like the kona Ash background. Thanks for the giveaway.
Carol Kuse
The more of this book I see the more I like it. I really like all the different sizes. It has been so interesting to see so many other designers use of their take on the different blocks in the book.<br />Thank you.
Debby
I love the patterns in this book. Your gray made a nice change of a neutral color for a background. Thanks for a chance to win.
Jacklynn
Amy, I am in that same rut, too, with white as my go-to background color. I like the ash, wonder what the really pale versions of pink, blue, purple or yellow would look like?? Thanks for the chance to win this awesome book! jacklynnsteven at netzero dot com
Karen Jones
What fun quilts!
Sarah F
I love this book. On the book tour I have seen many great variations and would love to make them.
Snow
Love the colors you chose! It's a fun block.
carla.meier
Thanks to this book tour, I'm getting lots of ideas on which quilts to make – now I just need the book. Thanks for being a part of the book tour & offering the giveaway.
Nicole J
I am with you- glad to have more time to sew, even in small snippets. Thank you for hosting this giveaway.<br />
PeginCO
Gorgeous block! Would love the book!
PT in SC
Your blossom blocks are lovely! I like the Primrose too!
Christine M
There are so many lovely patterns in this book. I just love the Primrose quilt. Thanks for the lovely giveaway.
Jean
The book looks like a winner, and your block is beautiful as always. I wish some of your color inspiration would drift my way! Thanks for the giveaway.
Dana
What a fun book! I'm always looking for more ways to use up fat quarters.
Chris Cole
A great combination of colors, and a great block.
GabiP
I'm also trying to break away from white backgrounds! Love your color choice!
S. Ray Hollins
This color combo is amazing!
Brianna
The Primrose pattern is so appealing! They are all lovely but I find that pattern particularly appealing 🙂
Suz
Thank you for the chance to win. You do beautiful work.
legato1958
I love your version of the Blossom Block! Looks like a super book!<br />Susie
Annabanana
Looks like a fun book! It would be great to have so many patterns for fat quarters. I really like the fabrics you chose as well!
Emily Kim
Love that the book has measurements for all different size quilts!
Patti
A couple things;<br />Thank you for always inspiring me!!!<br />I love all your pictures from London, it looks like a beautiful place to visit. I can't wait to see what you make with your fabric purchase. It's lovely!<br />I cannot imagine being without my machine all summer! How did you survive !! :)<br />Love this new book! I really like that primrose pattern and the blossom one. <
Erin McSweeney
this is such a great modern quilt book…would love to have it<br /><br />erin2470@hotmail.com
C Franklin
Thanks for the opportunity to win such a great book! I love your Blossom Block. This has been such a fun Blog Hop to follow.
biogrrl
Love how your blocks are turning out – looks like there are a lot of great quilts in this book!
biogrrl
Love the way your blocks are turning out – looks like this book is a winner!
Melissa H.
so exciting! thanks for the opportunity!
Carin@Ullhärvan
I love the colours you used in your quilt!