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Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:03 pm
by piecemaker1
What do you ladies do with Charm packs? My sis in law and I went to the LQS and found the most beautiful fabric. They had charm packs and companion fabric. We each bought a charm pack and some of the fabric. But now we don't know what to do. Any ideas?
Re: Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 12:11 pm
by MAWmum
There are 3 of these books in the "Nickle quilt" series they have some wonderful patterns
http://www.amazon.com/Nickel-Quilts-Gre ... _b_title_4
Re: Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:26 pm
by quilterbee
The are also called Nickels, most books call them that. There are many out there and patterns,too. Amie
Re: Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:24 pm
by SQUEELQuilter
Ohhhh I learned a great quick quilt called tossed nines from a workshop given by Pat (Eleanor's sister). Use charm squares and a contrasting fabric cut in same sized squares. I used black but have seen white & other solids. Sew into 9-patch blocks (example row 1: charm, black, charm ; row 2: black, charm, black ; row 3: charm, black, charm) Once all blocks are done just cut in half vertically and horizontally. You will have 4 smaller squares from each 9 patch. Then sew these into a quilt. So simple and turns out really cute.
I'll try to add some pics in a bit to show you mine.
Hope this helps:)
Re: Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:48 pm
by SQUEELQuilter
Re: Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:50 pm
by SQUEELQuilter

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Re: Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:21 pm
by TheKid
I have made square in a square, 9 patch, TwinSisters(in El's book) and had fun with them. I did not know what these were when someone sent them to me. I was so afraid, that I mailed them back to these people. How ignorant I was about what they were. I knew I had not signed up for anything right then, so it scared me, since I really did not know. I wasn't doing very good at the time with my blood, and I really did not have the energy at that time to return. I trust these people understood. I really feel ashamed about that now.
Re: Charm packs
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 6:43 pm
by sadiedaisy1
I've made a table runner using charm squares from a pattern by Anka's Treasures:
http://www.ankastreasures.com/'>http:// ... sures.com/
I've also made a tote bag using this pattern:
http://www.quiltsillustrated.com/index_ ... age880.htm
I just love charm packs!

Re: Charm packs
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:22 am
by quilterbee
Hi Squeel, I love your quilt, very scrapy and soft. Thankyou for sharing, Amie

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Re: Charm packs
Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:22 am
by cindyg
Squeel - your quilt is lovely.
I just made a tote last week for my BFF using charms. She loved it.