Moda mini-charms
05-21-2012, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts
I remember when charm squares just meant they were all different, in any size you wanted, before Moda decided a charm square = 5".
I still prefer a straight edge to the pinked edges. (Even though I know there is apt to be some fraying when the stacks are being handled.)
05-21-2012, 01:40 PM
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At Quilt Market, the Moda 2.5" square packs were called 'Candies' not mini-charms. So, it will be interesting to see. Shops are going to be able to have display boxes of them on the counters. They are nice.
05-21-2012, 07:37 PM
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Just to be clear, not all the pics I posted are of my quilts. Only the two drawn ones and the baby bow ties are mine. I saw and saved the other two in my files for future reference. Kudoes to ones who made those originally.
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05-21-2012, 10:08 PM
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I think they have many uses. For stash building, for stretching the fabric required for a stash quilt, for borders, for people struggling with cutting. For baby quilts the list goes on. I purchased 3 packs for the centres of a Cathedral Window quilt, they are perfect for this.
05-23-2012, 05:57 AM
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If you have a charm, cut it in half both ways....mini charms....., so that means 40 minis are equivelant to 10 charms at $4.00...hmm... 2 1/2"squares are a fav for scrap quilts.....just do a search and you will find tons of ideas......I use my GO and cut most "leftover" into 2 1/2" squares, but in a basket and these are my leaders/enders when working on a project as per Hunter/quiltsville....even though my machine has a "cut thread" button, I rather do l/e......
05-23-2012, 06:40 AM
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oh yes there is a use for 2.5" squares as i am in the process of cutting 300 of them now for a baby quilt. then i will need to cut some for a snowball quilt. too bad strip piecing won't work here.
there is a seller on ebay who is selling 4000 2.5" squares (multiple colors) for around $40.00. i have seriously been considering whether to buy them or not. i am already working on 2 postage stamp quilts (20,000 - 1.5" squares) so my fascination with cutting things small is waning. lol
there is a seller on ebay who is selling 4000 2.5" squares (multiple colors) for around $40.00. i have seriously been considering whether to buy them or not. i am already working on 2 postage stamp quilts (20,000 - 1.5" squares) so my fascination with cutting things small is waning. lol
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