A quarter yard of fabric that has so much making potential to create beautiful and unique patterns; fat quarter projects are ideal for beginner sewists, and these fat quarter sewing projects will make perfect gifts.

A tape measure is usually 60 inches long which is 1.66 yards.

The most common baby quilt sizes

• 30″ x 30″ This size is perfect for newborns!
• 30″ x 40″ For those who prefer a rectangular size, this longer quilt gives your tot plenty of room to grow.
• 36″ x 52″ This has become a standard size because it fits well over a crib mattress, which is usually around 28″ x 52″.

Here are some quilts you can make using just fat quarters.

• Bento Box Quilt Pattern.
• Lazy Sunday Quilt Pattern.
• Calico Carriage Quilt Pattern.
• Regatta Quilt Pattern.
• Colorways Quilt Pattern.
• Splash Quilt Pattern.
• Fat Quarter Shuffle.
• Thread Count Quilt Pattern.

Quilt shops know that fat quarters are popular, and usually offer a wide assortment of them, stacked up and ready to go. There are plenty of things to make with fat quarters besides quilts: bags, purses, dresses, scarfs, pillows, you name it! They are perfect for all sorts of sewing.

55 Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

1. Phone-Charging Station.
2. Portable First-Aid Kit.
3. Zipper Pencil Pouch.
4. Zipper Pouches.
5. Pattern Weights.
6. Pillow Blanket (“Planket”)
7. Luggage Tag Labels.
8. 15-Minute Picnic Blanket via Flamingo Toes.

4. Although a child can learn to sew at any age, and each child is different, ages 6-9 is often a great time. They are young enough to still be keen on mastering new skills, not old enough to think, I’ll never be good at this.