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    Old 01-15-2012, 11:00 AM
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    I want to do something unique out of charm packs. I've never made tumbling blocks before. Can you use charm packs to make tumbling blocks? If so, is there a tutorial?
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    Old 01-15-2012, 12:17 PM
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    I had 5 inch charm packs and I measured in an inch from the side and cut to the corner on both sides, leaving the tumbler block 3x5 afterwards. I had a template but it's easier to just rotary cut and inch in on both sides. i hope this make sense to you.
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    Old 01-15-2012, 02:15 PM
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    There's a ruler and a tutorial here: http://www.missouriquiltco.com/5-cha...-quilt-co.html

    I've got this on my "to-do" list someday, love it!
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    Old 01-15-2012, 02:20 PM
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    I made my own template as describe above, here is a pic of what I got done so far.
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    Oh, Wow! What another great project!!! Oh no, another project!! LOL
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    Old 01-15-2012, 02:58 PM
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    Originally Posted by SWEETPEACHES
    I want to do something unique out of charm packs. I've never made tumbling blocks before. Can you use charm packs to make tumbling blocks? If so, is there a tutorial?
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    Here a link. http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/09/...aby-quilt.html
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    Old 01-15-2012, 03:32 PM
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    Originally Posted by Glenda m
    Oh, Wow! What another great project!!! Oh no, another project!! LOL
    Don't you just HATE when that happens lol?
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    Old 01-15-2012, 05:21 PM
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    I didn't use charm packs for my tumbling blocks but it would probably work out fine. You would just have a bit more waste. I made my own templates and used yardage cut at (I think) a 60 deg. angle. Worked out just fine.
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    Old 01-15-2012, 05:32 PM
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    here's a couple of my tumbling blocks projects- you can size them any size you want- charms will work if you want-
    i love doing them by hand-english paper piecing style-
    check out paperpieces.com for free downloadable design sheets you can print and color- and lots of info- and templates.
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    Old 01-15-2012, 05:42 PM
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    I did mine EPP method too. Loved the portability. And SIL loved the baby quilt!
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