That 2-ruler trick for the squares is really clever. I’m never confident that 2 1/2” is really the halfway point on a charm square, and with the second ruler you know. Bravo!
18:44 -- "I had a lot of fun playing around with the setting." -- I'll say! Thank you for providing a visual of the numerous layout options from one block variation. 🤩🤩
I laughed out loud when you said that you'd used 8 charm packs and then found 8 charm packs!! I guess we all have that "problem"! Love your videos!! Thank you!
I started to tidy my sewing room and found so many charm packs that I was in shock 😮 I don’t even remember buying some of them, but am so pleased I did. Mind you, it doesn’t stop me from lusting after the ones that are being featured right now!
Wow! I am a beginner with my Mom sending me your amazing videos! Mom is more advanced in her quilting sending those videos she continues learn from. Thank you for sharing your skills of beautiful artistry!
Thank you for showing all the different block layouts as well as the quilt layouts. It always amazes me how differently the quilt looks when you change the layout.
These quilts are fantastic! You could make several with different layouts and no one would realize that the blocks are all the same. This would also make a great two color quilt.
I LOVE the series you’ve been doing with precut sized strips and charms. It gives me SO MANY ideas for future projects. And honesty it makes it easier for me to spontaneously buy charm packs since I know I can just add a background in and make something in the future. And that table runner! I have soooo many ideas now. ❤
This is why I watch your videos. So detailed and such creativity!!! The second I seen the last layout, I thought; that's the one and the next second; you say this is the one you picked. Now I can't wait to start this, good thing I live alone cause it's 11 at night and sometimes I just can't help myself. So Hello from Michigan, take care and God bless.
You do such a great job with the videos! I so appreciate your tips on cutting and sewing - very efficient! Im learning g so much. Thank you for all your hard work! I love these videos and the ones with 2 1/2" strips.
Love your ideas of cutting the shapes after , it is really less confusing and we can save time. Thank you so much for sharing your interesting technic.
This is an amazing video! The possibilities seem endless, and I’m going to start by cutting my layer cakes into 5” squares to make several. My first will be like your final layout with the dark background. LOVELY!
Such variations! And using 2 rulers ti measure & cut the 5” squares is genius!! Always a good idea to measure precuts prior to using, not all are exact sizes as stated.Thank you for a great video💕🧵
There are times when I end up purchasing one layer cake instead of several charm packs because I know that 4 charms make up one layer cake - and I dint mind the cutting😁.
I love these quilts and the 2 ruler trick was a bonus. New to quilting so, I’m still in the learning stage and appreciate videos like this one. Thanks Queen.
🤩 What a fantastic video! I loved how they were smaller sized projects. I have many 5” square packs. Now I have some great ideas on what to make with them. Thank you.
Enjoyed your tutorial. I plan to used my Acuquilt cutter to make this as I have a lot of yardage and a 5” die and I can make the 4 squares so very easily and I will not have the dog ears to square-up the 4.5” half square triangles. I sew enjoy this tool and your suggested layouts. Thank you! 😊👍
You make me want to stay home from work and sew! ❤ 😂 Thank you for all the tips. When you love a fabric line, but just want a little to play with, a charm pack is wonderful.
This is so pretty! I love the way you laid it out for your pattern. I'm mesmerized by the patterns that can be created just using simple block patterns. Your vision was awesome on this.
I'm new to quilting, and your video is so helpful. Thank you! For the first time in 50 years, I am thinking of retiring my grandmother's treadle machine and getting a new one.
The newer ones are made of plastic and computer chips. Get yourself a singer featherweight. Does only straight stitches but will take you another 50 years of quilting
@anitaznoy2807 thank you for replying so quickly. And thank you for the information. I'll be looking for that machine. Unfortunately, at 77, I can only hope I'll be quilting for another 50 years. 😉
Thank you for sharing your skills and thoughts as you demonstrated the patterns, layouts, and possibilities of secondary patterns.❤ Unfortunately I am unable to select a favourite one as I liked most of them.😂
I absolutely love watching your videos. You are organized and don't fill your videos with irrelevant rhetoric, but stick to explaining your construction techniques and design thoughts while demonstrating what you are doing. Your voice is calm and pleasant and your speech is not filled with um's, uhh's, so's, etc as so many videos are. I also like that you share links to products you are using and why you are. Another feature I appreciate is your explanation of shortcuts you find useful when constructing your quilts. I'm looking forward to more videos using charm squares. Wonderful job!
Thanks so much for the instructions and for showing all those layout options! I don't have a great space to lay out blocks so it's nice to see the ones you tried.
I, too, like your 2-ruler trick. Sometimes you will find charm packs aren't the same size??? But that trick will work great. Love this series! You are AMAZING!!
Another way to do the quick 4 patches: place the big and charm square right sides together. Sew on both sides like in your demo. Cut down the middle of the sewn square parallel to seam lines. Press forward print. P!ace the resultant units right sides together, print to bkg, nesting seam. Sew down both sides perpendicular to seam. Cut down the middle of the unit, between the last set of seams. Press and voila, two 4 patches. Just one less seam than your method.
You could cut your layer cake into 4 charm packs if you want ×4 matching too. Do you have fat quarters to tackle next? Hunks of "cut into" yardage, or do you have left over strips from all your 108" backings? Could you try mega size log cabin quilts, with one block, or only 4? They could filter down into your boxes if you cut them into pre-cut sizes too? If you made some design boards, you could stack up sizes as you go on separate boards. You have "stick to it-ivness". Those sorted 2 1/2" boxes were a huge resource at the start. Well done with taming all of that, it looks much more manageable now, and you will get these charm packs under control too. Do you ever make mug rug and bowl cosy sets out of charm squares, to sell in your shop? How about a 4-patch rug with mini and alt charms for home? Not everyone sews, so many look for gifts. Don't take on too much though. I made a string and black "can get greasy" 1 layer spread with clipped raggy seams, out of gaberdine to put over the bed, so a person with a grotty job can rest before a shower. Without messing up the bed. Somebody has to do those jobs or we all are in trouble. How many cars would die without mechanics? All the best.
That 2-ruler trick for the squares is really clever. I’m never confident that 2 1/2” is really the halfway point on a charm square, and with the second ruler you know. Bravo!
I agree, super clever
18:44 -- "I had a lot of fun playing around with the setting." -- I'll say! Thank you for providing a visual of the numerous layout options from one block variation. 🤩🤩
😊😊
I don't know how you do it all! But, I'm so glad you take the time to share. Thank you.
I laughed out loud when you said that you'd used 8 charm packs and then found 8 charm packs!! I guess we all have that "problem"! Love your videos!! Thank you!
Right?!
Beautiful. Nice job 😊
I have more charm packs, jelly rolls and layer cakes than I realized when I was looking for some civil war reproductions for a guild BOM👍👍😁😁😁
I started to tidy my sewing room and found so many charm packs that I was in shock 😮 I don’t even remember buying some of them, but am so pleased I did. Mind you, it doesn’t stop me from lusting after the ones that are being featured right now!
We need quilters anonymous 😅
Wow!
I am a beginner with my Mom sending me your amazing videos!
Mom is more advanced in her quilting sending those videos she continues learn from. Thank you for sharing your skills of beautiful artistry!
Yay! Another installation in the charm square series!!! Am loving this series as much as your one for jelly rolls. THANK YOU!
This looks like a fabulous scrap buster! So simple, but so many options!
I just can't believe all of those layouts. WOW!!! Super fantastic!!
I know right!
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I love the secondary patterns. Simple pieces making multiple combinations. Yeah!
So many options for the quilt pattern and such a neat idea! Thanks so much for the video!
Thank you for sharing this delightful charm pack quilt idea. I thoroughly enjoyed this video. ❤️
Bonus finding the other charm packs! More beautiful projects coming😊 Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas with us…truly inspiring!
Thank you for showing all the different block layouts as well as the quilt layouts. It always amazes me how differently the quilt looks when you change the layout.
These quilts are fantastic! You could make several with different layouts and no one would realize that the blocks are all the same. This would also make a great two color quilt.
Great demonstration of all the placement and color options for this pattern. Thank you!
What a lovely quilt with the added bonus of laying it out in different ways. I am inspired. Thank you for sharing it with us!
I love the versatility of the block. Thanks for showing that.
I love this! So many options! Will add this to my “want to do” pile 😊
I LOVE the series you’ve been doing with precut sized strips and charms. It gives me SO MANY ideas for future projects. And honesty it makes it easier for me to spontaneously buy charm packs since I know I can just add a background in and make something in the future.
And that table runner! I have soooo many ideas now. ❤
So many different layouts!! I would not have the patience to try all the possibilities so thank you for doing that...I can chose ond from your ideas.
I was over joyed with how many layouts she got too.
I love this project beautiful quilts thank you for another great tutorial!
Love the video, as always. You did a great job showing options, choosing fabric, and explaining what you did. Thank you!
Love the dark quilt.
This is why I watch your videos. So detailed and such creativity!!! The second I seen the last layout, I thought; that's the one and the next second; you say this is the one you picked. Now I can't wait to start this, good thing I live alone cause it's 11 at night and sometimes I just can't help myself. So Hello from Michigan, take care and God bless.
I love the versatility of this quilt! So many options!❤😊
Thank you! You are a great instructor and provider of inspiration!
You do such a great job with the videos! I so appreciate your tips on cutting and sewing - very efficient! Im learning g so much. Thank you for all your hard work! I love these videos and the ones with 2 1/2" strips.
Yes! I got 2 charm packs of Willow! Thank you for sharing this video.
Love your ideas of cutting the shapes after , it is really less confusing and we can save time. Thank you so much for sharing your interesting technic.
There's something about a pile of sliver trimmings that makes my heart happy.
Mine to!
It’s amazing how many combinations you can make with charm packs. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.
Lovely Pattern..thanks for sharing. You are a very good teaching...easy flow of instructions.
I love the patterns created, and the idea of using layer cakes to give more area for the fabrics to stand out. Thanks for sharing this pattern 😊
What a fun block. So many options for layouts. Thank you for your detailed videos.
I have a friend who is just starting to quilt. I recommended your site because you give easy to follow instructions. Thank you for all you do.
This is an amazing video! The possibilities seem endless, and I’m going to start by cutting my layer cakes into 5” squares to make several. My first will be like your final layout with the dark background. LOVELY!
Such variations! And using 2 rulers ti measure & cut the 5” squares is genius!! Always a good idea to measure precuts prior to using, not all are exact sizes as stated.Thank you for a great video💕🧵
Love all these ideas. The quilts are beautiful!!
So beautiful!
There are times when I end up purchasing one layer cake instead of several charm packs because I know that 4 charms make up one layer cake - and I dint mind the cutting😁.
Good to know, I hardly ever buy precuts, except for fat quarters, so I didn’t realize that.
It usually ends up cheaper this way, too!
Beautiful day off to get to see your tutorials thanks
I absolutely love this setup! You can do so much with it!!
I love these quilts and the 2 ruler trick was a bonus. New to quilting so, I’m still in the learning stage and appreciate videos like this one. Thanks Queen.
Thank you so much, bless you for this, and I loved the way you tried them out in different ways. Cool Charmpack quilts.🥰
I love your videos. I get excited every time I see one come up. Please continue!!!!❤❤❤❤
Wow! Absolutely loved the final setting you chose! 😍Thankyou!💞
I love your technique and the quilts are beautiful! Thanks!
🤩 What a fantastic video! I loved how they were smaller sized projects. I have many 5” square packs. Now I have some great ideas on what to make with them. Thank you.
Enjoyed your tutorial. I plan to used my Acuquilt cutter to make this as I have a lot of yardage and a 5” die and I can make the 4 squares so very easily and I will not have the dog ears to square-up the 4.5” half square triangles. I sew enjoy this tool and your suggested layouts. Thank you! 😊👍
This was a fun and inspiring video. Thank you so much for sharing.
Love your videos. You’re inspiring us to get creative and try new things. Thanks for all those wonderful ideas, you’re a great teacher!
Your blankets came out beautiful but I must admit, I love the runner option. Thank you for sharing!
I love the ideas you demonstrated! Thank you 😊
My favourite of all your videos, and I enjoy them all. I so enjoyed your playing with design and color layouts.
I enjoyed seeing all the variations for layout.
You have given me hope and inspiration for not only my stash but our Guilds block program as well. Thank you 🌸
You make me want to stay home from work and sew! ❤ 😂 Thank you for all the tips. When you love a fabric line, but just want a little to play with, a charm pack is wonderful.
It's interesting how switching the placement of the dark and light fabrics gives very different looks to the finished blocks.
All of these different arrangements is so amazing!!
This is so pretty! I love the way you laid it out for your pattern. I'm mesmerized by the patterns that can be created just using simple block patterns. Your vision was awesome on this.
Thanks for the video tutorial I am watching from Indonesia
Thanks for sharing. You have me some ideas for preemie quilts.
I love the entire video. Thank you. Very creative. Very helpful.
Amazing how a simple block can made a dramatic quilt. I really like your light/dark diagonal layout. Another great video.
I admire your cutting skills and am impressed with your organization
I'm new to quilting, and your video is so helpful. Thank you! For the first time in 50 years, I am thinking of retiring my grandmother's treadle machine and getting a new one.
The newer ones are made of plastic and computer chips. Get yourself a singer featherweight. Does only straight stitches but will take you another 50 years of quilting
@anitaznoy2807 thank you for replying so quickly. And thank you for the information. I'll be looking for that machine. Unfortunately, at 77, I can only hope I'll be quilting for another 50 years. 😉
Also a great idea about cutting yardage for charm squares - those charm packs have become close to $12/each!!!
They are even higher now $15-24
Thank you for sharing your skills and thoughts as you demonstrated the patterns, layouts, and possibilities of secondary patterns.❤ Unfortunately I am unable to select a favourite one as I liked most of them.😂
I love the Jacob's Ladder block.
I absolutely love watching your videos. You are organized and don't fill your videos with irrelevant rhetoric, but stick to explaining your construction techniques and design thoughts while demonstrating what you are doing. Your voice is calm and pleasant and your speech is not filled with um's, uhh's, so's, etc as so many videos are. I also like that you share links to products you are using and why you are. Another feature I appreciate is your explanation of shortcuts you find useful when constructing your quilts. I'm looking forward to more videos using charm squares. Wonderful job!
I love this idea! Thanks for sharing. I’m definitely going to try this.
Thank you for sharing your creative talent!
What a fun episode and I lave the various ways to lay out the blocks. Nice work!
That reminds me of Jacob's Ladder blocks. Nice, so many possibilities.
I really liked watching this block of yours. I might make one for me.
Loved the two ruler method for cutting squares thanks
Love this quilt.
Amazing & awesome quilt and video. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️🙂
I love your final choices so much. I just love this series. Thank you!
Thanks so much for the instructions and for showing all those layout options! I don't have a great space to lay out blocks so it's nice to see the ones you tried.
Really pretty, thank you for sharing 😊
Love the colors ❤
This is so beautiful and the willow fabric is so nice
So great to find your site and the creative ways you use the charm packs! Thanks so much!
I, too, like your 2-ruler trick. Sometimes you will find charm packs aren't the same size??? But that trick will work great. Love this series! You are AMAZING!!
You make it look so easy thank you😊
I like these! Thank you!
I always hit the like button before I watch the video that way I dont forget !!!!!
Love your quilts. Thanks for sharing.
Love this. Amazing what you can do with small charm squares. Thanks for sharing...love watching your videos
Love it…thanks so much for the tutorial, it helps so much to inspire new ideas!
Another way to do the quick 4 patches: place the big and charm square right sides together. Sew on both sides like in your demo. Cut down the middle of the sewn square parallel to seam lines. Press forward print. P!ace the resultant units right sides together, print to bkg, nesting seam. Sew down both sides perpendicular to seam. Cut down the middle of the unit, between the last set of seams. Press and voila, two 4 patches. Just one less seam than your method.
You could cut your layer cake into 4 charm packs if you want ×4 matching too. Do you have fat quarters to tackle next? Hunks of "cut into" yardage, or do you have left over strips from all your 108" backings? Could you try mega size log cabin quilts, with one block, or only 4? They could filter down into your boxes if you cut them into pre-cut sizes too? If you made some design boards, you could stack up sizes as you go on separate boards. You have "stick to it-ivness". Those sorted 2 1/2" boxes were a huge resource at the start. Well done with taming all of that, it looks much more manageable now, and you will get these charm packs under control too. Do you ever make mug rug and bowl cosy sets out of charm squares, to sell in your shop? How about a 4-patch rug with mini and alt charms for home? Not everyone sews, so many look for gifts. Don't take on too much though. I made a string and black "can get greasy" 1 layer spread with clipped raggy seams, out of gaberdine to put over the bed, so a person with a grotty job can rest before a shower. Without messing up the bed. Somebody has to do those jobs or we all are in trouble. How many cars would die without mechanics? All the best.
Thank you for this demo. This quilt is cute.
I like that blue and light colors with random bits of other colors
The dark blue with light is gorgeous!!!
I love these quilts. Thanks so much.
Great ideas!! I will for sure be using them as I too have a stash of charm packs. Happy quilting!!
I like the table runners, too!
Did you mean table runners?
I love this idea. I may try it using a layer cake and cutting them into 5 inch squares.
LIKE YOUR CUTTIN N SEWING TRYING.THESE WAY THANK YOU GOD BLESS