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| Autumn fabric 6" charm squares |
It's been interesting to get into my stash and try to pare it down by cutting 6" charm squares to sell on Etsy. I've decided to cut a set of squares for myself alongside the sets I'm cutting for potential sale. I want to challenge myself to make something out of a charm square set.
In addition to just using them as is, here are some things you can do with 6" squares that have come to mind while cutting:
- You can get two half-square triangles that will finish at 5" from two 6" squares. You could either trim the squares to 5 7/8" first, or sew the HSTs first and then trim them to 5 1/2".
- Cut two 6" squares into four equal 3" squares each. Pair the squares up and sew eight HSTs that will finish at 2". (Same as with #1, either trim the squares to 2 7/8" or trim the HSTs to 2 1/2".)
- Cut two 6" squares into nine equal 2" squares each. Pair the squares up and sew eighteen HSTs that will finish at 1". (Again, trim squares to 1 7/8" or HSTs to 1 1/2".)
- Cut one 6" square into two 3" x 6" strips. Cut another 6" square into four 3" squares. Use quick piecing methods to make two flying geese units.
- Cut 6" squares into 2" or 3" strips for use in a roman coins quilt, rail fence quilt, or piano key border.
- Cut two 6" squares across both diagonals into 4 triangles each. Sew two triangles of each print to make an hourglass block that finishes at 4 3/4".
- Cut a 6" square into four 3" squares, and then cut one of the 3" squares into four 1 1/2" squares. Cut two 3" squares from a neutral or solid fabric. Use quick corner piecing to sew a 1 1/2" square to one corner of the neutral or solid squares. Sew two of the 3" charm squares to the two neutral/solid squares to make a bow tie block.
The ideas... they just keep coming! I need to stop cutting and start sewing...
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