What can I use a Charm Pack for?
Six Quilt Blocks, One Charm Pack
A Charm Pack has 42 x 5-inch squares which can be used to create quilts and other crafts. Katrina is going to show us how to make six of her favourite quilt blocks using a charm pack.
Our demonstration is using Moda's 30s Play Time Charm Pack.
Learn how to make:
How To...
Disappearing Nine Patch Block
Start by simply joining 9 charm squares together.
The squares that you like the best, keep to your four corners – because they will stay complete squares.
Measure 2¼ inches from the seam and cut up the centre.
Rotate your cutting mat 90 degrees and repeat the process.
If you haven't got a rotating cutting mat – pick up your normal cutting mat and turn it round. It is important not to move your fabric because you need to stay as accurate as you can with these blocks.
Cut up the middle again, 2¼ inches from the seam.
Arrange the squares any which way you want – and there you have the first charm pack block idea!
See below an example of a quilt layout using this method. If you want to find out more about this block, watch our YouTube tutorial!
Magic Four Patch Block
Start by sewing 4 charm squares together (using a quarter inch seam).
Then measure out from the seam – 1¼ inch and cut up the middle.
Rotate your mat 90 degrees and cut 1¼ inches away from middle seam. Repeat this process another 2 times, so that you have rotated a full 360 degrees. Your block should look like the image below.
Now you must move the pieces clockwise: 12 → 3, 3 → 6, 6 → 9, 9 → 12.
Now sew the top row together, then middle, then bottom row, and finish by joining them all. Then you have the Magic Four Patch Block!
See below for an example of when this block has been used. You can also watch our YouTube tutorial to find out more.
Which is your favourite?
If you'd prefer a video tutorial for these projects, see below!
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