As a quilter, you're always on the lookout for ways to enhance your next project and make them truly special. A versatile and popular choice among quilters is the humble fat quarter bundle but if you’re new to the hobby you might be wondering what exactly fat quarter bundles are and how to use them. Read on, because we’ve got you covered!

What Are Fat Quarter Bundles?

Fat quarter bundles are a collection of fabric pieces called fat quarters that can be purchased as a coordinated set. The fat quarters in a bundle are typically combined together based on their matching colours and patterns. It’s also common for entire fabric collections to be available as a fat quarter bundle, allowing quilters to conveniently own a piece of each fabric from the whole collection.

at quarter bundles are ideal for creating small projects such as pouches, bags, or accessories. As smaller projects require less fabric, you will get more mileage out of a fat quarter bundle. This is why fat quarter bundles can be super convenient for small businesses selling a range of cushion covers, purses, book sleeves and pet accessories.

How Many Fat Quarters Are in a Fat Quarter Bundle?

The number of fat quarters in a fat quarter bundle can vary depending on the specific bundle. However, most fat quarter bundles typically contain between 4 to 30 individual fat quarters.

We build our fat quarter bundles from scratch by personally hand-selecting a choice of fabrics. The only limitations that dictate the size of a fat quarter bundle are the number of colours we decide to include or the size of the fabric collection. Because we personally curate our fat quarter bundles, you won’t find them anywhere else!

When shopping for fat quarter bundles, it's always a good idea to check the product description to determine the specific number of fat quarters included. We include the number of fat quarters in the title and product description, but if you are ever in doubt please get in touch.

What Are Fat Quarter Bundles Used For?

Fat quarter bundles are commonly used in a variety of sewing and quilting projects. Due to their size, fat quarters are a versatile shape and can be used for a range of different applications. Here are a few common uses for fat quarter bundles:

Quilting

Fat quarter bundles are most often used in quilting projects. The square-like shape of a fat quarter makes them ideal for creating quilt blocks or for cutting out various sizes of squares, which are often used in patchwork. As you get a selection of fabrics in a fat quarter bundle, you are able to include a variety of colours and prints in your quilt blocks.

Home Decor

Fat quarter bundles can be used to create home decor items such as curtains, pillow covers and table runners. The coordinated fabrics in a bundle make it easy to create a cohesive look for any room, and depending on the size of the fat quarter bundle you can create numerous items that will all tie in together.

Accessories

Fat quarter bundles are a great choice for small accessories such as pouches, bags, or hair accessories. If you run a small business, or simply want loads of colour options at home, fat quarter bundles are an excellent choice because they have a variety of fabric designs.

How Many Cuts Can You Get From a Fat Quarter?

The number of cuts you can get from a fat quarter will depend on the size and shape of the cuts you are making.

Squares

The most common cutting option for fat quarters is to cut them into smaller squares. Below is a chart that will tell you how many squares you can get from a fat quarter depending on the size of the square:

Strips

Another popular cutting option for fat quarters is to cut them into strips. These strips can be used for a variety of different quilting and sewing projects, such as borders or binding. Below is a chart that will tell you how many strips you can get from a fat quarter depending on the size of the strip:

Where Can You Buy Fat Quarter Bundles?

Fat quarter bundles can be purchased both online from an online fabric shop, or in person from your local haberdashery. High street fabric shops usually stock a range of fabric types for different craft projects but online fabric shops are likely to be more specific to what you’re looking to buy.

Online Fabric Shops

We are an online fabric shop in the UK and we specialise in stocking quiltings fabrics, and we stock fabrics that you might not typically find in brick-and-mortar fabric shops. We like to provide quilters with bold, colourful and modern quilting fabrics by brands such as Ruby Star Society, Figo Fabrics and Riley Blake Designs.

As an online fabric shop, we can attest to the benefits of shopping for fabric online. First of all, you can shop to your heart’s delight without leaving the comfort of your home. Also, if you know exactly what you’re looking for you don’t waste any time meandering around fabrics you don’t have any interest in. To make shopping for fabric online just as convenient, all of our UK customers get free delivery!

High Street Fabric Shops

The number one benefit of buying fat quarter bundles from a high street fabric shop is being able to touch the fabric and see the colours and prints up close and personal. We understand how important this is, which is why we’re more than happy to send you fabric samples and additional photos. Send us an email for details.

Quilting and Sewing Shows

Craft shows and quilting events are great places to shop for fat quarter bundles as they often have fabric shops selling fabric. We love attending craft shows because our customers get to see and touch our fabrics in the flesh. We often take a selection of fat quarter bundles with us.

If you would like to meet us and see our modern quilting fabrics for yourselves, see what events we will be attending this year.

Online Marketplaces

Fat quarter bundles can be found on online marketplaces such as Etsy, Amazon and Facebook Marketplace. Online marketplaces are a great place to look for second-hand fabric, which will appeal to budget-conscious quilters who are more than happy to rehome unwanted fabric.

Popular Fat Quarter Bundles

When it comes to choosing a fat quarter bundle, there are many options available. Some bundles feature prints, while others feature solids and blenders. Here are some of our most popular bundles:

Ruby Star Society

Ruby Star Society are by far our most popular quilting fabric brand and there's no wonder why. Just look at how amazing and colourful Ruby Star Society fabric is!

RSS Basics

Ruby Star Society also have a range of blenders that work perfectly as in-betweens when transitioning to another colour. The Basics range come in a variety of prints, such as stars, grid lines, spots and paint splatter.

Moda Bella Solids

Moda Fabrics have a fabric collection called Bella Solids and the collection features every colour imaginable, so we have made some rainbow bundles using Bella Solids.

Conclusion

Fat quarter bundles are a versatile and valuable addition to any quilter or sewer's toolkit. With their pre-cut sizes, coordinated prints and colours, and wide range of fabric collections to choose from, they offer endless possibilities for creating beautiful and unique projects. There is a fat quarter bundle to fit any taste and skill level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced quilter, don't be afraid to experiment with fat quarter bundles – you never know what amazing designs you might create!

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