FQS Blogger’s Choice

All of my favorite sewing-related bloggers have recently been posting their “Blogger’s Choice” Fat Quarter Bundles.  Quokka Quilts is hosting an event where regular bloggers get to create their favorite bundle of 15 fabrics from the Fat Quarter Shop, similar to the Designers Select Bundles that they feature.  The FQS has invited some of the most prominent sewing/quilting bloggers and designers to create custom bundles and it is really amazing to see what fabrics they put together.  The Fat Quarter Shop is a great online resource for ordering fabric and patterns.  I was lucky enough to win a $50 GC as part of the 100 Quilts for Kids event this past fall and it was nearly impossible for me to choose which fabrics to buy and I certainly went over by just a *tiny bit*.

This year I am planning to make a pair of quilts for two of my nephews.  With them in mind, I set to making my bundles.  The rules were simple, pick out at least three Kona cotton solids and then 12 other fabrics.  Then, once you are done, make a mosaic and upload it to the Quokka blog.

Here is the first bundle I picked out.  It is full of warm tones and graphic prints.  This is the bundle I am uploading to the contest (did I mention the winner gets their entire bundle in 1/2 yard cuts(!!!).

Here is the second bundle.  I am not uploading this to the contest, but I really loved the contrast with the cooler tones.

I will probably end up getting most (all?!) of these fabrics anyway this year for the quilts, even if I don’t win.  I think they would make some great stash staples, especially for those of us with lots of boys to sew for.  This contest is open until 1/15 so it isn’t too late to make up your own bundle.  It was really fun and I may do something like this from now on when planning quilts!!