Keep Folding the Fat Quarter
- Bring the first folded edge downward as shown above left, aligning it with the left side of the fabric column. Tuck it in a bit to make sure the top edges remain pointed at their corners.
- Keep folding the fabric onto itself down the length of the column, matching each new folded edge with alternating edges of the fabric column and tucking as necessary to keep points sharp.
- When you reach the end of the column there won't be quite enough fabric to make a new fold--above right. Tuck the remaining fabric into the opening along the edge of the triangle.
Experiment a bit and you'll find a routine that works well for you. I like to press at least the first fold in the column because it helps me make crisp points.
It's more difficult to describe the folding procedure than to do it, so grab a few fat quarters and give it a try, the move on to page three to see how pretty they look when they're bundled together.
