Charm Packs, what do you do?
#22
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I am currently using a charm pack that is all florals to make a pinwheel quilt. I am using the easy pinwheel construction that I saw (I think) on Eleanor Burns website. You place two squares face to face and sew around all 4 sides 1/4" inside. Then you cut from one diagonal to the other (top to bottom), then diagonally side to side. Open up the 4 pieces, trim the dogs ears and sew together for a very fast pinwheel. It's so fast and easy, especially if you are starting with square precuts -- doesn't matter what size.
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#23
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Quiltnmore, I really like that pattern and it looks like a really quick and easy pattern to put together when you need something quickly. I also have a bunch of charm packs that I have picked up but have not used them. This is a really good idea, Thanks for sharing it with us.
Pat
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#24
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Location: Midwest
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Fabric companies have many free projects on their websites which showcase specific cuts of fabrics. Here are just a few that I've used for inspiration
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
http://www.ttfabrics.net/patterns/
http://www.windhamfabrics.com/projects/
http://www.modabakeshop.com/
http://www.ttfabrics.net/patterns/
http://www.windhamfabrics.com/projects/
#29
I like to make placemats with them. I pick out an additional coordinating fabric from my stash, but a few 5" squares from that, and use the resting for napkins. Works up cute! I can get 4 placemats from a collection of 5" squares by doing it this way.
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