There is something wonderfully clever about a quilt that grows from just a small handful of charm squares, and this video from Quiltin Stitchin and Kitties is a beautiful example of exactly that. She takes just fifteen 5" charm squares, in this case a gorgeous set of Laurel Burch prints, and walks through how they evolve into a full, incredible looking quilt. It is a lovely watch if you have ever stared at a small pack of charms and wondered if it was really enough.
Here is why this one is worth watching:
- A real lesson in stretching a precut. She shows how fifteen charm squares can do far more than you might expect, with clever cutting and arrangement turning a small bundle into a full sized quilt top.
- The "evolve" feeling is delightful. Watching the design grow from a tidy little stack of squares into a finished quilt is one of those quilting moments that always feels like magic.
- An ideal project for special fabrics. If you have a precut that you love too much to chop up at random, this style of pattern lets the prints really shine while still using every piece efficiently.
Do you have a small bundle of charms or special prints waiting for the right project? Tell us in the comments which fabric you are saving, we would love to hear about it.
