Need charm inspiration
 

At my BOM meeting a few days ago I won a Block Party charm pack, and was challenged to use it before the next meeting. I am swamped right now with other projects, so the thought of throwing an unplanned one in the mix is causing me some stress... I keep vacillating between the attitude of, "No! No! You can't sucker me into this!" And "oo... what can I make..."

Right now I am obviously in the "what can I make" mood... I have spent the past hour surfing the usual places and haven't come up with anything inspiring.

So... what is your favorite pattern to use up one single charm pack?

I am kind of leaning more towards something like a bag than a quilt, but am really hoping to come up with something unique and fun to make. I also don't really want to spend much money buying additional fabric, which is one reason I am hesitant to make a quilt.

How about a pillow or table runner?

I Googled "quilt patterns for single charm pack" and came up with these images:
https://www.google.com/search?q=quil...IVidYeCh3sUQGc

Craftsy has these free patterns. I particularly like the third one down "Daisy Baby" except it uses 2 charm packs to make a baby quilt. All you need is a neutral background fabric. Maybe you could do this pattern with your charm pack to make new "fabric", then use that as the basis for your bag or tote.
http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/01/...uilt-patterns/

If you really don't feel like doing anything with it, make/find some kind of cute container for the charm squares and donate them back to the group.

Bag pattern

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7i6Wrl4rZ8

Make one for you and put two in for guild members to win.

I am glad you asked this.. I have a few different charm packs that I am in search of a project for.... I will be watching this thread

Charms are just a size. How would you meet any other challenge? cut them up or use them whole. What appeals to you?

They make nice baby blankets.

I like the tote bag suggestion by annaquilts.
make one for now, it's quick and easy less than 2 hrs of sewing time, and save the rest for later.
or make a baby quilt. or a tableerunner.
you didn't say which colors or themes it was, so you can make seasonal tablerunners, if it's light colors, spring or a baby quilt, have fun, try not to stress.

have you gone to Missouri Quilts under youtube. she does a lot with charms. show us what you do.

Mondo bag? Or placemats? Table topper?

One of my favorite things to do with charm packs is using the Li'l Twister tool to make pinwheels. Please let us know what you decide.

Linda in MO

Jenny Doan has a cute fast tablerunner using charm squares- it's on Utube

Shoot take a piece of creme or white and make a pile of HST's. Then your possibilities are endless. Lucky you!!

I made a table runner with just one charm pack.[ATTACH=CONFIG]533232[/ATTACH]Whoops, I see I added a fabric for the border.

This is what I do spending hours on Google looking at the images of quilts. Just finished my first Falling Charm quilt. I have quilted for almost 30 years and I was amazed at how quickly the top came together.

How about piecing the charms into a long runner....but then using them to make a "10 Minute Runner". Just Google it for the u-tube video. Very simple.

I have been making table runners (fall and holiday) from one I saw on Pinterest or Etsy. They charms are set on diagonal with a neutral or white sashing and a cornerstone. I have tried to find a picture or a link to post... argh.

Personally, at this time of year (at any time of year), I would take this "prize" back and let someone else have the pleasure of it. But then, I'm not known for doing much of anything that someone tries to pressure me into...especially with such a crazy time limit.

Take 5 of your charm paks and draw a 3" circle on them. Then sew them on 5 charm squares. From the remainder cut 2 1/2 " squares and border it. If you still have charm squares left create a border.

I like to use charms to make half square triangles paired with white or cream and then arrange them in the barn raising pattern. This makes a good baby quilt or wheel chair quilt. Not to big but usable.

I like the Falling Charms pattern
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KkpbFKBaKA

Lil Twister - it is fast, fun and looks like you spent a lot of time on it!!