Charm Packs, what do you do?
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Charm Packs, what do you do?
I had only ever bought one charm pack - over 2 years ago. I still haven't used it. On a trip recently I bought 3 and was given two. I look at them and think, "What do I do now?"
I have no problem cutting up yardage but I can't bring myself to do anything with these. So, I stack them back up and put them back in their bundle. Then I put them back in the drawer.
Ideas, please? I did buy some coordinating fabric for some of those I got on my trip but only a yard or so.
I love the fabrics in them and hate to hide them away again. HELP!
I have no problem cutting up yardage but I can't bring myself to do anything with these. So, I stack them back up and put them back in their bundle. Then I put them back in the drawer.
Ideas, please? I did buy some coordinating fabric for some of those I got on my trip but only a yard or so.
I love the fabrics in them and hate to hide them away again. HELP!
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Location: Northern Michigan
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there are a number of books/patterns out for charm packs---
Nickle Quilts,
more nickle quilts
are two- (nickle quilts are quilts made with 5" squares)
do some searching for charm quilts-there are tons to look at for inspiration
Nickle Quilts,
more nickle quilts
are two- (nickle quilts are quilts made with 5" squares)
do some searching for charm quilts-there are tons to look at for inspiration
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Location: Cadillac, MI
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I used two plus some yardage for large lap quilts. One a Disappearing 9 Patch and one a Disappearing 16 patch. I cut one pack vertically and made a table runner. There is a thread in pictures today that made a tumbler quilt with charms.
#9
Answer is "Speedy Baby 2"
I make this 45" square quilt for more than just babies. I embroider something in the 16 1/2" middle square or use a pillow square and cut it to the right size for the center. This is my favorite pattern and I use it a lot for weddings as a kind of banner that can be used afterward also.
http://schoolgirlsamplers.com/pdftut...peedyBaby2.pdf
http://schoolgirlsamplers.com/pdftut...peedyBaby2.pdf
#10
I like these books-
http://www.amazon.com/Schnibbles-Tim.../dp/1564779866
Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares (That Patchwork Place)
and
http://www.amazon.com/Another-Bite-S...d_bxgy_b_img_b
Another Bite of Schnibbles: 24 Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares (That Patchwork Place)
http://www.amazon.com/Schnibbles-Tim.../dp/1564779866
Schnibbles Times Two: Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares (That Patchwork Place)
and
http://www.amazon.com/Another-Bite-S...d_bxgy_b_img_b
Another Bite of Schnibbles: 24 Quilts from 5" or 10" Squares (That Patchwork Place)
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