Charm Quilts
A Charm Quilt is made with different fabrics. Common shapes include squares, rectangles, and hexagons. This is a fun group project trading fabrics. Fabrics represent those a quiltmaker had then, making charm quilts unique. Date them by identifying a fabric from a time period. Charm quilts were popular from 1870s for 30 years and in 1930s. Now charm packs mean simply made with them.
Charm Packs and Their Uses
A charm pack has 42, 5-inch squares equaling 3⁄4 yard of 42-inch fabric. Shops sell curated packs so quilters use fabrics in smaller quantity but variety. Perfect if a design in mind, saves cutting time.
Popular Quilt Blocks and Projects
The most popular quilt block is the log cabin dating to pioneer days. Projects for charm packs include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and doll quilts.
Shops valuable for inspiration, education, savings. Offer free advice and classes. Consider them before purchasing tools and first machine.