5" charms
#1
Hi All
I am new to quilting and have just purchased some 5" charms to get me started.
Are these the right type of material for making a patchwork throw for my daughters bed?
Also what else will i need?
Thankyou
Gem
I am new to quilting and have just purchased some 5" charms to get me started.
Are these the right type of material for making a patchwork throw for my daughters bed?
Also what else will i need?
Thankyou
Gem
#2
Yes! there is so much you can do with 5" charms! I just bought some from this site, I cant wait to get my hands on it all!You can make a D9P, you can cut them into tri-angles, the list is endless!Have fun with it!
#3
Originally Posted by welshgem
Hi All
I am new to quilting and have just purchased some 5" charms to get me started.
Are these the right type of material for making a patchwork throw for my daughters bed?
Also what else will i need?
Thankyou
Gem
I am new to quilting and have just purchased some 5" charms to get me started.
Are these the right type of material for making a patchwork throw for my daughters bed?
Also what else will i need?
Thankyou
Gem
Actually, they are still one of my favorite go-to items. They are already color-coordinated and that is still one of my hardest things to do - picking out colors that go well together.
Just google "free charm quilt patterns" and you will be surprised at the great patterns you find.
Cindy
#5
Hi, and welcome to the board, from Texas. The charm squares are a great way to get started in quilting. I'm sure they will make a nice quilt for your daughter.
I see you are from Swansea. My maiden name was Swanzy and we think our ancestors came from the Swansea area, but the name was spelled differently when they came into the U.S. Some day I would like to visit there.
I see you are from Swansea. My maiden name was Swanzy and we think our ancestors came from the Swansea area, but the name was spelled differently when they came into the U.S. Some day I would like to visit there.
#6
Originally Posted by welshgem
Thankyou for the help.
What about the back of the throw then? Is that just 1 large piece of material?
What about the back of the throw then? Is that just 1 large piece of material?
Cindy
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Hello and Welcome from Northern Indiana ! Glad you joined us :lol:
You will learn many different ways to use the charms and as for the back you can do it all as one piece of fabric or several put together :thumbup: the most important rule is have fun and do what makes you happy :wink:
You will learn many different ways to use the charms and as for the back you can do it all as one piece of fabric or several put together :thumbup: the most important rule is have fun and do what makes you happy :wink:
#9
This question was asked last week and some great answers were given. If you do a SEARCH at the top of this page, type in "5" charms", you will have several great replies all of which are pretty doable for a beginner. Good luck.
#10
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Kansas City area USA
Posts: 421
Greetings from the middle of the USA!! I have great friends that live in Swansea...we have visited each other several times over the years and I can't wait to return to your beautiful country! You will love to learn from all the great quilters who post on this forum, so never be afraid to ask questions.
5 inch charms combined with 5 inch patches of a solid color will make a great checkerboard pattern. Add a solid strip of fabric for the border and you should have a nice first time quilt. The back can be either a solid piece of fabric or it can also be a patch work piece....it is your quilt and you do what you like!! A lot of my friends use up all the scraps from the quilt front project on the back side so they don't have any leftovers but me, I like to do scrappy quilts and all those leftover pieces go into the scrap box to be used later :lol:
Enjoy the day!!
5 inch charms combined with 5 inch patches of a solid color will make a great checkerboard pattern. Add a solid strip of fabric for the border and you should have a nice first time quilt. The back can be either a solid piece of fabric or it can also be a patch work piece....it is your quilt and you do what you like!! A lot of my friends use up all the scraps from the quilt front project on the back side so they don't have any leftovers but me, I like to do scrappy quilts and all those leftover pieces go into the scrap box to be used later :lol:
Enjoy the day!!
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