Comment from Rebekah
Time: January 27, 2010, 5:32 pm

During a recent brainstorming session, my mom and I figured out we can make baby pants with a quarter of a yard of fabric (for now anyway).

Comment from Betsy
Time: January 27, 2010, 6:08 pm

I’ve been on a napkin making kick, also potholders, and your potato bags are on my list!

Comment from Georgia
Time: January 27, 2010, 6:42 pm

Pincushions, potholders, zippered pouches and wallets can all be made with less than a quarter yard of fabric.

I also keep a lot of natural colored linen in my stash- it’s perfect for pairing with cotton prints.

Comment from Andrea
Time: January 27, 2010, 6:50 pm

I can make my fun / sassy little wallets and my mini wallets out of a 025 yard.

I keep buying brocade remnants because it’s such a pretty fabric, but I have yet to make something out of it.

Comment from Cassie
Time: January 27, 2010, 7:08 pm

My boys and I make monster dolls of all shapes and sizes. They were inspired by Ugly Dolls. :)

Comment from Ellyn
Time: January 27, 2010, 7:10 pm

ooh great giveaway! gosh I make all kinds of things out of fat quarters! Bags, coffee cozies, doll clothes, you name it!

I just added some nuetral linens to my stash, can’t wait to use them!

Comment from Erica
Time: January 27, 2010, 8:05 pm

A lot of simple cat toys can be made from a quarter yard of fabric and some polyester stuffing (catnip optional), to be donated to the kitties waiting to be adopted at your local animal shelter.

Comment from Kaye Prince
Time: January 27, 2010, 8:45 pm

Awesome giveaway! I’m going to answer both questions just for kicks! I actually make little patchwork drawstring bags that take up less than a fat quarter of fabric, and little stuffies too! And, I have some beautiful linen that I’m waiting to use for the perfect project!

Comment from Ambimom
Time: January 27, 2010, 9:00 pm

I’ve got 3.5 yards of Ikea fabric waiting for inspiration plus all kinds of odds and ends from other projects that I can’t bear to toss. I had 1/4 yard of Harris Tweed from which I made a pair of scuff slippers. I used an old cereal box for the cardboard inserts. Surprisingly easy. As for fat quarters, I serge edges of cotton cloth for napkins and dishcloths. Haven’t bought a paper towel in three months. Wish I thought of that years ago.

Comment from turtle
Time: January 27, 2010, 10:08 pm

well a few basics, aprons, pillowcases, needleholders, placemats, small bags … i got to peek at this book and it looks fabulous! A yard is always reasonable to buy but when u don’t know what your going to make….. this is the solution!

I am mostly a cotton girl now, my stash is slowly starting to rebuild since our last move. (it was an overseas move so we downsized huge!)

Comment from Kelgurl
Time: January 27, 2010, 10:10 pm

oohhhh fun giveaway!! I like to make zipper mouthed dogs (or cats) with fat quarters. Also pin cushions and wallets. I’m waiting for inspiration to use brocade pieces I’ve collected–they are so elegant.
I do enjoy your podcasts!! thanks.

Comment from Stephanie
Time: January 27, 2010, 10:43 pm

You can make so many things! Baby bibs, burp cloths, covered fabric buttons, Flip/Ipod/Cell phone cases, napkins, headbands, scarf-lets, handkerchiefs, rag bracelets, wash cloths, and you can use a bunch to make quilts! I’m sure the are a bunch of uses, depending on the fabric depends on what is appropriate as well.

In my stash, I mostly have cotton, but I have some great courderoy to make my daughter some overalls and dresses, and some beautiful knit prints I want to make clothes for me out of. I have some small remnants that are also silky Asian-inspired prints I want to make something special out of!

Comment from Leigh Anne
Time: January 28, 2010, 5:53 am

I love that I can make a single potato bag for work out of a half of yard of fabric! They work awesome and I have real potatoes, not shriveled up little rock looking things!!!

Comment from Kate
Time: January 28, 2010, 7:40 am

Oooooo….must check out this book. Something that we’re making a lot of here with less than a yard of fabric: dolls and softies.

Comment from Mirja
Time: January 28, 2010, 8:16 am

I had fun this christmas making bookmarks and coasters – great stash busters!

Comment from amylouwho
Time: January 28, 2010, 8:23 am

I love a zipper pouch! You can make those with just the right sized scrap! And a zipper, of course!

Comment from Amy Jane Gustafson
Time: January 28, 2010, 8:43 am

Woo! A fellow Minnesotan! I LOVED this show – very inspiring and informative!

I love to make cute little animal-characters from those books by Aronzo Aranzi (I think that’s spelled right….they are super cute Japanese books.)

By the way, the MN State Fair is awesome. You can get everything on a stick, local “beauty queens” get their heads sculpted in butter, and Sweet Martha’s Cookies are the most delicious things on Earth. :)

Comment from Amy S.
Time: January 28, 2010, 10:35 am

I have seen this book and it’s got some fabulous projects. With a quarter of a yard in holiday prints, I make gift sacks. This Christmas I only wrapped a few presents in paper.

Comment from Twig
Time: January 28, 2010, 11:40 am

I’d make several cheerful headbands — wide enough for those I-don’t-feel-like-washing-my-hair days.

Comment from Jenny
Time: January 28, 2010, 1:25 pm

It was way cool to hear from another Minnesotan! It’s so great that she got a kick start at the State Fair – it’s the best!!

I haven’t done too many unique small things, but I enjoy making Christmas stockings, those great little travel Kleenex holders, book covers and makeup bags.

Comment from ginni
Time: January 28, 2010, 2:01 pm

I could put little pockets on my curtains to hold my sewing supplies. My curtains are right next to my sewing table and low enough to use to add pockets to hold my supplies. I am loving listening to you over hear in Amsterdam. All my knitting buddies are busy with ravelry and knitty pod casts, nice to have a long lasting podcast to do with other crafty projects. THANKS!!! Good luck with your 25k!

Comment from Missy
Time: January 28, 2010, 4:38 pm

I have seen the book and continue to think about the ironing board organizer!

Comment from Julie T.
Time: January 28, 2010, 4:58 pm

Hi Jennifer!

I love to make little zippered pouches out of half yards or so of fun fabrics. I use them for everything from chapstick to makeup to coupons to loose change! Fast and easy! Thanks for the great blog and articles! ~julie

Comment from Alison N.
Time: January 28, 2010, 5:19 pm

Hi! I loved the show with Rebecca Yaker! I love to make the little stuffed birds from the Spool Tutorial with fat quarters! Kids like them and you can also hang them up everywhere!

Thanks Jennifer

Comment from Wendy
Time: January 28, 2010, 6:02 pm

I would like to make a tool apron like they have a the home depot but with some gorgeous fabric. Whatever craft you are working on your tools would be so handy in a tool apron.

I just starting sewing so I over bought fabric for a table runner I am making. I can use that it’s a sturdy cotton.

Great guest, I enjoyed the show.

Comment from Natalie Ramsland
Time: January 28, 2010, 7:18 pm

Fat Quarter Project Idea:

I’m interested in making spoke cards for bike wheels out of lovely scraps of fabric that are collaged, embellished, and then laminated. The convention of the spoke card has been for so long dominated by hipster preoccupations with messenger races and bro’-ness. I think the spoke card should be re-imagined as an accessory for spiffing up your favorite ride, or as a calling card to leave in a friends wheel when you see their bike locked up at a coffee shop.

Comment from Anne
Time: January 28, 2010, 8:37 pm

That was a great interview with Rebecca Jennifer! I also enjoyed you being interviewed on CraftCast with Alison Lee.

Some of the fabric in my ‘stash’ that I want to use is canvas, denim and wool sweaters that I have felted.

Comment from Thien-Kim
Time: January 29, 2010, 12:18 am

I can’t want to listen. Just downloaded it to my mp3 player. I know it’s boring, but I’d make some cute cloth napkins. I’m trying to go green and new a few more!

Comment from Laurie
Time: January 29, 2010, 3:49 am

How about a cute pair of baby shoes?

Comment from Rachel
Time: January 29, 2010, 8:59 am

I love this book I’ve had my eye on it. Some things I’ve made with less then a yard of fabric is burp cloths, napkins, and a fabric box to hold more fabric scraps. (C:

Comment from Ellie
Time: January 29, 2010, 12:19 pm

A while back I bought a bunch of sweatshirt fleece – it’s black with teal peace signs…I have no idea what to do with it but it looks so fun…and cozy!

Comment from Catherine
Time: January 29, 2010, 2:36 pm

I’m just joining the world of sewing after a loooooong break, so I’m not sure what small projects you could do. I’m thinking a pincushion though – I’ve seen some seriously cute pincushion projects that can’t take much fabric.

And I’m hoarding some designer upholstery fabric.

Comment from Tori
Time: January 29, 2010, 4:20 pm

i plan to start making some cloth napkins for my toddler age son out of fabric that he would appreciate.

thanks for another great podcast, jennifer! i just wanted to give a quick shout out for the sponsor, liberty worth. she is not only a great friend of mine, but i am truly a fan and long time customer of hers. i love her design sense and her creativity. she also has very high quality craftsmanship and excellent customer service. i happen to know that she has sold 1000 hand-sewn skirts in 2 years of business to lots of very happy libby dibby fans. :)

Comment from Jan O
Time: January 29, 2010, 8:35 pm

My favorite small sewing project is coasters I made doing miniature paper piecing of traditional quilt patterns. It’s not that difficult, but looks intricate, so it’s impressive.

Comment from shannon
Time: January 29, 2010, 9:25 pm

Would love to have a copy of One-Yard wonders to live in my studio! 1/4 yard you say? How about a crayon or colored pencil roll – one of my go to kid party presents!

Comment from ~Helena~
Time: January 30, 2010, 12:18 am

I love fat quarters, they are so versitale to work with. I like to make quilts, baby stuff, small totes and softies.

Comment from liberty
Time: January 30, 2010, 12:33 am

I made some great little iPhone wallets last summer with the tiniest scraps – they also double as a passport holder!

Comment from miriam sappington
Time: January 30, 2010, 5:32 am

Potholder and dishcloth sets were a huge hit at Christmas, as were fun wallets and checkbook covers! Thank you so much for the chance to win!

Comment from Fiona
Time: January 30, 2010, 7:25 am

I make wraps – cloth folder things to hold coloured pencils, notebooks, cards or other items – for gifts – from quarter yard of a couple of different fabrics. I screen print dolls onto less then a fat quarter of hemp muslin to dolls – I make these into kits with some fibrefill, fabric crayons and instructions for my daughter’s friends. I have also had dolls printed in full colour onto a fat quarter of fabric for selling in kits.

Comment from Kendra
Time: January 30, 2010, 12:38 pm

Thank you Jennifer for another great podcast
One of my favorite projects that uses less than a quarter yard fabric is fabric covered notebooks.
I love little notebooks. I keep them everywhere, purse, car, various spots around the house.
moleskin journals are a favorite but I also love those mini composition books you can find at the dollar store, usually 3 to a pack.
fuse a little iron on adhesive to a piece of fabric, peel off the backing and fuse to the book. trim up the edges and there you have a sweet little journal.

Comment from dorothy
Time: January 30, 2010, 6:50 pm

as a quilter, i hoard fabric! just petting them can be enough. but this past year for xmas presents–i made little clasp fabric purses–i bought the clasps off of etsy–and the fabric requirements are way less than a FQ. they were perfect to hold gift cards for the kids’ teachers, and chocolates for the girlfriends!

btw, i just wanted to suggest as a program idea–you mentioned in your aftershow, that you’re considering calling in a professional to help you organize your craft room–that would be a great program in itself! i bet all crafters love looking at other people’s stashes (so a video would be nice too :-) but hearing ideas of how to organize would be a lot of fun. instead of hiring an organizer–you can just interview him/her–free publicity for that person and free advice for yourself :-)

thanks for your podcasts–i always look forward to new ones and i “save” them for listening during quilting times.

Comment from faith
Time: January 31, 2010, 2:27 am

i like to make cloth napkins or little bags for the kiddos to keep all their little things. i’m hoarding a bunch of fabric from india — not sure how to put it to good use.

Comment from linda
Time: January 31, 2010, 11:35 am

Great podcast…I really enjoyed listening to Rebecca’s story and her input. I love fabric and the patterns on them…so cool… with little pieces and scraps I like to make satchels, nice smelling ones or little baggies to hold candies and gifts. I think it’s the easiest quickest thing to create that has a really nice finish.

Comment from Michelle Kohut
Time: January 31, 2010, 12:05 pm

I make my dog drool bibs with a fat quarter! (plus some terry cloth or a recycled towel) You can see them @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/12oaks?section_id=5968354

Comment from Megan
Time: January 31, 2010, 1:01 pm

I love One Yard Wonders! I would love to have a copy of it. I’m planning to make a stuffed heart for my daughter with some stash fabric. I’ll add a little pocket to the front for love notes and she can take it with her when she goes off on adventures in her own world.

Comment from Sandi
Time: January 31, 2010, 5:34 pm

I have been planning to buy a copy of One Yard Wonders and would love to win one! My favorite project to make with 1/4 yard or less is accessories for my purse or tote bag. Almost every purse I have made has also had a matching pouch and small wallet with it. I usually use Joan Hawley’s Perfect Pouch and Wonder Wallet patterns.

Comment from Chris
Time: January 31, 2010, 10:46 pm

In my stash, I have over a dozen, probably closer to 2 dozen, pieces of thrifted clothing that I’ve picked up at resale shops. I love repurposing – a nice linen skirt or a cotton dress with a great design could easily be cut up and made into anything small. So far I’ve made a couple tote bags and cloth napkins. I’ve also started a collection of vintage pillow cases that will hopefully become a quilt some day.

Comment from Tammy
Time: January 31, 2010, 10:50 pm

Patchwork journal cover!

Comment from Jennifer
Time: February 1, 2010, 2:55 pm

I LOVE your podcast and blog. I just recently found it while trying to find something to listen to on my mp3 player and already I have so many new ideas! Thank you so much!

As for what is in my craft room. It’s almost easier to say what ISN’T in my craft room. Hahaha! I have lots of different felts, flannels, fleece, cottons, yarn, beads, as well as other crafting supplies. Not only do I craft, but I also embroider (by machine) and my favorite project to make with a yard of fabric would be taking a yard of flannel and cutting it into 12″ squares. I then embroider a picture on 4 or 5 of these squares and sew them to a terry cloth bath towel to create a hooded bath towel for my nieces and nephews. They love them and then they are completely personalized. To make it even more exciting, I like to take 2 different flannels and layer them – one is a print and the other a solid with the embroidery design in the center. So much fun!

Comment from Jordan
Time: February 1, 2010, 5:46 pm

My favorite thing to make with a quarter yard or less of fabric is coasters. All you have to do is cut out some squares, then quilt and bind it just like a mini quilt. I’m going to be posting a new set soon so check out my blog over here:

http://www.jellybeansdesign.blogspot.com

Comment from Julia
Time: February 2, 2010, 11:01 am

What a great interview! Then again, all your interviews are great. Kind of makes my head want to explode with all the ideas!

I like to create with thrifted items – reusing the fabrics to make other things. Often there is only a quarter yard or less of usable fabric. I like to make pincushions, coasters and small stuffed toys out of these fabrics.

Love your podcast!

Comment from Aimee
Time: February 2, 2010, 11:01 am

I make coasters, pot holders, zippered pouches and small tote bags from a quarter yard of fabric. In addition to cotton I have some velvet and corduroy waiting to be used.

Comment from WHATUPDUCK
Time: February 2, 2010, 11:48 am

I’m a SUCKER for potholders! Love ‘em. I give them to anyone who will take them!

Comment from NurseRatchknit
Time: February 2, 2010, 8:02 pm

I want to try Telamadera Fusion – a great excuse to buy little bits of fabric. (Not that I need to buy any more!!)

http://almaart.com/Portfolio.html

Comment from Jannie
Time: February 2, 2010, 8:29 pm

Probably coasters are the easiest! This looks like a fabulous book. I’m have tons of little bits of fabric!

Comment from Melissa
Time: February 3, 2010, 9:14 am

I use my fabric scraps to make coasters, coffee cup cozies, appliques for onesies… you name it! There are numerous uses for 1/4-yards, but my fave is the coffee cup cozies I make.

Comment from Odette
Time: February 3, 2010, 5:35 pm

I have some home dec samples that I use to make wristlets.

I enjoyed this interview. You both have such a fun sense of humor!

Comment from Julie
Time: February 4, 2010, 4:15 pm

I like to make little gift bags which can be made out of less than a FQ of fabric.
I’ve also seen fabric hair scrunchies made.

I have some felt, velour, velvet and denim waiting for a good project.

Comment from Regina
Time: February 4, 2010, 4:16 pm

I love to make Humbug bags with qtr yard cuts of fabric. They work up quick and cute.

Comment from Sheila
Time: February 5, 2010, 12:08 am

I keep a limited selection of fat quarters on hand for those pieces of applique I need, where I don’t need a whole yard or two (or five!) of tiny print calico or batik. But there are so many great fabrics a fat quarter is a good way to collect lots of many different collections!

Comment from hillary
Time: February 5, 2010, 5:50 pm

Because I love to sew, friends will send me fabric when they are abroad, or bring it home from their travels. I have a beautiful, delicate, purple printed cotton from South Africa that I am saving for the perfect accent on a piece of clothing.

Comment from Upstatelisa
Time: February 6, 2010, 8:01 am

Great podcast! It is always so inspiring to hear how crafters find their callings in some of the most unexpected ways! I love listening to your podcasts while quilting. I don’t have a pet project for 1/4 yd but I love using ny scraps to create quilts! And I can feel your disorganized pain! Mysewing rm exploded all over my blog!

Comment from discount uggs
Time: February 6, 2010, 11:44 am

I LOVE your podcast and blog. I just recently found it while trying to find something to listen to on my mp3 player and already I have so many new ideas! Thank you so much!

Comment from SonomaQuilts
Time: February 7, 2010, 2:23 pm

Great podcast! I was just looking at One Yard Wonders yesterday at a craftstore and was thinking I should buy it for my 30 yr old daughter (with 2 babies). She doesn’t sew but has my handed down Pfaff machine. I thought this book may inspire her to sew (I’m an enabler) I’ve always had fabric . What I have been making lately is fabric flower pins. For many years I made scrunchii’s (that dates me). I have a “wall of fabric” and lots of yarn. If only I was retired!!! Cheers, Phyllis in Sonoma

Comment from Michele at A House Called Nut
Time: February 10, 2010, 3:49 pm

I save (and even purchase) old clothing to use for all sorts of sewing projects. Jeans are my favorite because they’re so durable and versatile. I’ve used them for the bases of things like table runners or handles for bags. And felted sweaters are wonderful too!

Comment from Lynn Taylor
Time: February 11, 2010, 3:50 pm

I’ve begun making pin cushions! They take very little fabric and use up small pieces that I couldn’t stand to throw away!

Comment from Elizabeth GM
Time: February 12, 2010, 11:12 am

Another great interview, Jennifer! This one was especially informative and the interviewee so charismatic. Thanks for all you do to bring us interesting information and life stories about crafting.

For a 1/4-yard sewing project, I like wrist cuffs, like this: http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-scrap-fabric-cuff-116078/

Comment from maggie vartanian
Time: February 16, 2010, 6:08 pm

Thanks for a wonderful podcast. This is the first time I’ve heard anything like this. It was just what I needed to hear. I just retired and want to do more crafts and hopefully sell them. Your guest gave me some excellent ideas and leads as to research and learning more about what I want to do. Thank you again

Comment from Thien-Kim
Time: February 22, 2010, 2:17 am

I don’t have a lot of printed cottons, but I found a fabulous purple mud fabric at the thrift store. It was such a score! It was a 5 yard piece.

Comment from Tracey in MN
Time: February 25, 2010, 10:05 pm

I just stumbled upon CraftSanity, and this was my first episode – I’m HOOKED!!! I would be Floored if I won her book, and I think I would make something out of all the brown courderoy I have. :)

Comment from Nicci
Time: March 1, 2010, 3:20 pm

Thank you so much for the wonderful show! This was my first time hearing your podcast and I found it to be fun, informative and inspiring. Thank you! I am now going to find my daughter’s metal potholder frame and have some fun!

Comment from Juanita
Time: March 4, 2010, 1:15 pm

I couldn’t tell if a winner for the book has been picked yet but all the same I just listened to this podcast today…found the interview with Rebecca very interesting and inspiring.

Also, with 1/4 yd. of fabric, or less, I have made ‘Baby’s First Christmas’ ornaments for grand-babies and other new babys with fabric photos. I have made pet-themed Christmas ornaments in memory of pets that have died that year with their fabric photo, also. Then this last Valentine’s Day, I made heart-shaped catnip mice for my own cat and my two Grand”Kitts”. :)

Comment from theaxx
Time: March 14, 2010, 10:29 pm

oh oh oh oooh! I would really like to enter.
My FAVE little project I have made out of less than a yard of fabric were these tiny easter bunnies! VERY EASY!!! AND super satisfying, especially for the easter season coming up :)

In fact you only need a few scraps of different fabrics if you want them to be stripey like mine were:
http://forthevisionaries.tumblr.com/post/95915719/my-cards-were-hidden-inside-the-coloured-eggs

thea.
xx

Comment from theaxx
Time: March 14, 2010, 10:32 pm

oh oh and another image

http://forthevisionaries.tumblr.com/post/95915620/easterbunnies

Comment from Jane
Time: March 22, 2010, 8:57 am

Recently I made a multi pocketed roll up case for my DPNS out of drapery fabric. Little makeup/pencil cases, totes & market bags for gifts out of different kinds of stash fabric & kitchen towels out of heavy muslin.
In the past I’ve even made small teddy bears from vintage fur or wool coats & patchwork quilts from stash fabric. I know these projects all took less than a yard & were fun to make!