Need idea for 30s repro charm packs--bed runner or lap quilt?
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Need idea for 30s repro charm packs--bed runner or lap quilt?
I bought 2 packs of Moda's 30s Playtime charms plus two solid fabrics and half yard pieces of two of the patterned fabrics. I want to make a simple bed runner or lap quilt--nothing too elaborate (not a lot of applique ).
I was thinking of alternating patches of solids with the charms, or making half square triangles with solids and charms and playing with the layout of those. I want it to look old time-y for a friend who is into flea market shopping.
I'm looking for inspiration photos or ideas. This will be a Christmas gift, so I have time to think about it. Thanks for your suggestions.
I was thinking of alternating patches of solids with the charms, or making half square triangles with solids and charms and playing with the layout of those. I want it to look old time-y for a friend who is into flea market shopping.
I'm looking for inspiration photos or ideas. This will be a Christmas gift, so I have time to think about it. Thanks for your suggestions.
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I am going to use up some 30's fabric with this pattern from M*QC: http://quiltingtutorials.com/product...quilting-tool/. I think it will work great with 30's fabric, and you can use the tool with your charm packs.
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I am going to use up some 30's fabric with this pattern from M*QC: http://quiltingtutorials.com/product...quilting-tool/. I think it will work great with 30's fabric, and you can use the tool with your charm packs.
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Thank you for the suggestions. I'll Google them and watch the tutorials at MSQs. I was also thinking i could cut the charms into quarters for nine patches and/or for an Irish chain.
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These Moda charm packs were my first charms purchase. I like that I got so many different fabrics in the charm packs without having to buy them all separately. But I think the pre-cut size limits the blocks that can be made with them. And I didn't have a specific block in mind when I bought them. Makes it hard to decide what to do!
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