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Old 11-06-2015, 07:10 AM
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They are great for tote bags, table runners, and small projects. There are many books with patterns using them.
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Old 11-06-2015, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by ClairVoyantQuilter View Post
It's enough for a baby quilt . . .table runner, pillow, etc.

Moda bakeshop has tons of "recipes" for their cut goods. Just click Charm packs on the right, for LOTS of free patterns.
I would second the idea of looking at the moda bake shop site. The patterns are usually quite well written.
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Old 11-06-2015, 11:30 AM
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They make a great D4 or D9P and you get to use them all.
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Old 11-07-2015, 12:54 AM
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Here's a cute quilt for Christmas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOFC...IzuAw&index=63
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Old 11-07-2015, 07:03 AM
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I usually buy at least two charm packs that are the same fabrics. Then there are many things I can do with them. I had about 4 of them recently and was not all that crazy about many of the fabrics. I cut them into fourths and added white sashing and made a quilt, turned out really nice. I look at patterns and see what I can do with the charm squares and its amazing what I can make, but generally not with just one pack. I also would make the scrap quilts, cut them up really quickly and use them.
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Old 11-07-2015, 11:16 AM
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I get 4 5" Dresden Plates from 1 Charm Packs. I love them.With 4 charm packs I can get a whole quilt.
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Old 11-07-2015, 12:21 PM
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I like Toverly's suggestion. Combine a pack with muslin, make half square triangles and you double the amount of squares in your charm pack.
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Old 11-07-2015, 12:31 PM
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i like making scrappy pinwheels
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Old 11-07-2015, 12:48 PM
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The mini charm packs give me lots of fabric choices for EPP and applique. I'm hoping to find a nice pack that I can order for my Calico Gardens quilt (ughhh! so many teeny tiny pieces, but it's soooo pretty!).
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Old 11-07-2015, 02:52 PM
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Jenny Doan has a neat way of using charm packs for cathedral windows. I think you get view the tutorial through Crafty, you tube, and MSQ.
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