those useless 4" charms I bought on ebay
#33
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
I also had a collection of 4" charms. Most have been worked into quilts but I had a few that I just couldn't find a use for. They were pretty bright and some wild prints. I'd seen the advice that the best way to use "ugly" fabric is to cut it into small pieces. I used mine in a quilt with 1-1/2 inch squares and a dark blue background. Seemed to work for me.
Nana Julie
#34
Four inch charm squares could be put into 9 patchs and than sliced from side to side and top to bottom and put back together in a totally different design. You have to make at least 2 to be able to make a new design. I heard about it from the Slice and Dice Book. Good way to use up extra squares.
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Originally Posted by barbaraW32
Four inch charm squares could be put into 9 patchs and than sliced from side to side and top to bottom and put back together in a totally different design. You have to make at least 2 to be able to make a new design. I heard about it from the Slice and Dice Book. Good way to use up extra squares.
#38
Originally Posted by mimom
When I started quilting I wanted to build a stash, so I bought 200 4" charms on ebay for a reasonable amount (cant remember) and when I received them I was pretty disappointed in the prints. I didn't think they were very pleasing to the eye especially all together. Well 3 years later I have started a new chapter in my hobby, applique. Now I have stumbled upon that baggie of once useless charms and WOW the possiblities. I am so excited to use them.
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WTG, so happy for you. My sister in law gave me some material 3 years ago, I go hmmmm, and just today I found just the right little pattern for them. So awesome. Don't you love it when we find a way. :)
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