Perfect Use for Charm Packs

  Our internet has been acting up for the past couple of days. We signed up for a higher speed DSL than we already had and this has confused our modem or something. We're having to boost service off our neighbor's wireless until the Dish Network people can figure out what's wrong.

I've been making Disappearing Nine-Patch blocks for Aunt Pitty Pat's Swap, and I'm having a ball. They're so very quick and easy. For the swap rules, you start with two 45 5" squares charm packs (or cut 90 5" squares, but that makes it harder and more time consuming). Sew the charm squares into 9-patch blocks, cut the blocks into quarters, and voila! You have 40 blocks to swap.

This is a great way to make kid's quilts and charity quilts. So fast and fun--and it gives you a good reason to buy lots of charm packs.

 

 

Above are photos of two ways you can arrange the blocks to make a quilt. There are many, many possibilities. To see more Disappearing Nine-Patch quilts, go here.

One charm pack of 45 squares will make 20 blocks. 

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On 05/22/2009, Kelee Katillac said ...

Hi Susan!!

Love those patterns! Charm packs!! They name makes me imagine so many wonderful things...

love, kelee

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On 05/22/2009, Barbara Anne said ...

Love your blocks and the quilts! Will have to tuck this idea in with my charm packs, and I do have quite a few charm packs!

Sympathy about your computer woes. Me, too, but it's my email. Techie son2 has given me a new version of my email program and I've been computerless for 24 hours, but there is still something amiss. Bother!

Hope your modem gets the idea and is back to work ASAP!

Hugs!

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On 05/22/2009, valerie said ...

I absolutely love these blocks. I hope your internet problems get fixed. I think I will go buy some charm packs!

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On 05/23/2009, Deb said ...

Hi Susan ~ I love the pinks! I've never done disappearing 9-patch - it does sound easy! I still haven't done the back on the orange pile quilt yet! I keep getting involved in new things w/o completing the old!

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On 05/23/2009, Nicole said ...

Up until now, I never really understood the disappearing nine patch concept. What a great use of charm packs! Your colors are beautiful.

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On 05/23/2009, May Kristin said ...

Love your blocks!
I definately need to do the disappearing nine-patch!
Hope you both are doing ok. Take care.

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On 05/23/2009, AwtemNymf said ...

Hi Sue- I, too, love charmm packs. And I'm head over heels in love with the Fabulous Fall (Moda) charm pack. I haven't seen that one! And believe me- I scout for All Autumn/Halloween charm packs!! I'd love to get it! Have fun sewing- you're pink quilt is looks sweet!
Hugs

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On 05/24/2009, Teresa said ...

These are fun quilts to make. Our club did them in patriotic colors and sent the quilts for Quilts of Valor project. Your blocks look so pretty. I had not thought about using the charm packs, but you are right - what a great use for them and you end up with a beautiful quilt.

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On 05/24/2009, Debra Spincic said ...

I haven't seen one of those disappearing 9 patch quilts yet that I didn't love. It's such a great little pattern!

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On 05/26/2009, Valerie said ...

if I ever start (so many things on the to-do list !) I'll start with this idea !
Will you show us the pink one above, when finished ?
This is so inspiring to me,even if I don't quilt (yet !!! LOL)
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