Hi Eliza! I posted this on the Facebook group and maybe it can help you out :)
I am sewing along, and I think the FQB is just a general way of saying grab a bunch of fabrics that you like the way they work together! I am sewing along as one of the hosts, and I started with a Half yard bundle of the Ombre Confetti Dots, and a FQB of the new colors. I have way more than enough (Probably around 50 Fat quarters?). There will be about 20 blocks to choose from and several different setting options, each requiring different amount of fabrics. I'd start with 20-25 Fat quarters and go from there. A fun twist this year is that the setting options are presented first, before the blocks so you can get a feel for which one you would like as you are gathering your fabrics. Feel free to message me if you have any questions, and I will try and help!

Looks like you'll at least be able to see the setting options starting tomorrow. Normally those come out at the end.

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It tells you in the instructions. Finished plans are being posted now.

I don't think so. They are releasing previews of layout choices this week. From what I understand the blocks, when they begin to be released, will post to the website every third day. They are a surprise as we go along.

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A little trick that you may find helpful on any website....If you are on a Windows or Linux computer, hold the Ctrl key and the + key at the same time and you can zoom in (⌘ and the + sign on a Mac). Hold the Ctrl key (⌘ on a Mac) and the - key to zoom back out. Hope that helps!

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Also, see whether your browser has a "Reader" view. This will show only the main part of the page, and will use a nice black font. I use Reader view on a Mac with Safari, and it eliminates lots of clutter and the irritating gray fonts. I click a little icon in the address bar to switch between Reader and "regular" views. Reader doesn't show the comments section, though.

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Hello Robin, that'a great question. There will be lots of variety in the blocks, so every one is going to feel like a finish! The settings are gorgeous too (Oda May will start sharing them on Thursday) and add some smaller scale elements...the tough decision will be which one you choose ;-)

From the Modabakeshop web page, exactly where you are to make this comment

Most, if not all, batik fabric is very high thread count - meaning very little, if any raveling. I just washed some batiks with no special handling of edges and no raveling. Yes I separated into dark, medium and light. Be sure to use color catchers, maybe more than one for the darks. Also, if you have any reds definitely do them in a load of their own. I've found the reds tend to leech out their dye more than other colors do.

I wash fq in mesh laundry bags, depending how big bag is, loosly pack them by color. The darker the fabric, 2 color catchers. Wash on delicate if small load. I throw them in dryer with bag. Keeps them from unraveling to much. I got my mesh laundry bags from Aldi's grocery store years ago as a special item.