Moda mini-charms
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Moda mini-charms
I just found out that Moda is offering a new pre-cut. They're called mini-charms - same idea as regular charms, in that they consist of 40-42 fabrics, all different. But these mini-charms are 2.5" squares.
That's pretty small... what would you do with these? Are there projects out there, which call for these little squares?
Their suggested retail price for these is $4.00. Using very rough math, you're getting about 1/3 yard of fabric in all.
Any thoughts on this?
That's pretty small... what would you do with these? Are there projects out there, which call for these little squares?
Their suggested retail price for these is $4.00. Using very rough math, you're getting about 1/3 yard of fabric in all.
Any thoughts on this?
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I actually purchased a little box of them a while back -- they may have been a marketing trial. I haven't used them yet, because to be honest, most patterns where I'd use a 2.5 inch square, I'd strip piece. But I do think there is a market for the, particularly among new quilters who are not versed in strip piecing and rotary cutting. I will probably eventually use mine to make something like a saw tooth border.
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Are the edges straight-cut or pinked?
48 squares would cover an area 20 x 15 inches. Finished size would cover an area 16 x 12 inches.
40 squares would cover an area 20 x 12.5 inches. Finished size would cover an area 16 x 10 inches.
The total amount of fabric would be less than a FQ
I MIGHT consider them for something like applique if I was looking for very small pieces - especially if the edges are pinked.
48 squares would cover an area 20 x 15 inches. Finished size would cover an area 16 x 12 inches.
40 squares would cover an area 20 x 12.5 inches. Finished size would cover an area 16 x 10 inches.
The total amount of fabric would be less than a FQ
I MIGHT consider them for something like applique if I was looking for very small pieces - especially if the edges are pinked.
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Jan in Va: Thanks for the photos. I have two shoe boxes of 2.5" squares to use. And the second quilt in your photos...I have that pattern and had forgotten about it. Looks great in your color choices.
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