Hi Everybody! I have searched the archives on this board and I can't find this topic; but what is a nickel quilt? Does that refer to the size of the squares? Any information would be appreciated! Thanks!

a lot of times the Charm Packs which are 5" square are called nickles.

Hope this helps
live2quilt

Thats interesting...I've never heard this.

I have heard of them and there is a book about nickel quilts but sorry I don't know the author. Maybe your local Joann's or Quilt shop would have it. Marge

Sounds like fun! http://www.patspeth.com/

there is a lot of information on the internet


http://www.amazon.com/More-Nickel-Qu.../dp/1564775526

Wow, I didn't know that. I learn something new here everyday.

the layer cakes are called dimes
their is a quilt call a nickle and dime
you sew the charms in center of layer cake cut in to 4ths and re-assemble after you mix them up

live2quilt

I have the first Nickle Quilts book. They are quite scrappy. The premise is that you start with 5-inch squares and subcut to create the block pieces. The authors recommend cutting your scraps as you finish projects to five inch sqares and you'll soon have lots of scraps to work on a quilt. Of course, you can do a swap for squares or purchase fabric or charm packs.

hay i got ask that {?} this morning an lo an behold i couldn't ansewer it.an then i get on here an there is the same ? it surely made me feel better about what i told my son an i have a feeling i might end up makingone of these quilts before long.he seamed to be intreaged by the idea an just maybe he might want to make one him self.ihope he does take an intrust in it an then i would know where my stash would go when i meet my maker.to him my daughter just don't seem to want to do any quilting.