'Tis the Season Tutorials - Holiday Fat Quarters

Here are a couple of ways to fold fat quarters to stack and give as gifts for the holidays or anytime!

5-Pointed Star:
To begin, fold a fat quarter in half lengthwise, then fold in half again, with raw edges just inside the fold line.  It should measure about 4 -1/2" wide by 21".

Begin at one end and fold the corner over at a 45-degree angle, aligning with the outer edge.

Fold the triangle up again, keeping sides aligned.  If you've ever folded up a flag, it's done in the very same manner.

Repeat the steps.

Fold the last corner and tuck in the raw edges.

Stack 3 triangles together to form a 5-pointed star, like the one I received from Joan in a recent exchange:

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Now try folding your fat quarter at a 60-degree angle.  Use a mark on your mat or ruler if you want to check the angle.  

Fold to form an equilateral triangle and align with the edges.  Repeat.

Tuck the ends inside the last flap.

6-Pointed Star:

Stack 2 equilateral triangles together to make a 6-pointed star, then add as many more as you'd like for a starry tower.

Christmas Tree:

Stack 2 or more equilateral triangles inside each other...

add another rolled-up fat quarter for the trunk and you've got a little tree stack.

Tie it up with a ribbon to secure and it's the perfect little gift for quilty friends!

These triangles work with fat eighths too.  Fold your 9" x 21" into thirds to hide the raw edges, then fold as diagrammed above.  Enjoy!