Recently Mary from Country Threads contacted me and asked if I would be interested in participating in a blog hop for her latest book, Back to Charm School: More Fun Quilts from Country Threads (That Patchwork Place)
. Of course I said yes!
Back to Charm School: More Fun Quilts from Country Threads (That Patchwork Place)
Back to Charm School is filled with small projects that use charm squares. The quilts include table toppers, runners, and small quilts perfect for wall hangings.
Along with my review copy of the book, Mary sent along a book for me to give away to one of my blog readers. For a chance to win leave a comment on this post with your favorite way to use just a single charm pack of fabrics.
That's all...oh...and here is a list of the other blogs participating in the blog hop!
I'll keep this giveaway open until Friday! Thanks again for stopping by!
2-20-12 Maureen Baly moequiltz.blogspot.com
2-20-12 Paulette Doyle sweetp-paulette.blogspot.com
2-21-12 Lori DeJarnatt humblequilts.blogspot.com
2-21-12 Jo Kramer joscountryjunction.com
2-22-12 Sherri McConell aquiltinglife.blogspot.com
2-22-12 Karen Griska selvageblog.blogspot.com
2-23-12 Julie Winkler juliekquilts.blogspot.com
2-24-12 Sarah Craig confessionsofafabricaddict.blogspot.com
2-24-12 Suzanne Melkoski coloradolady.blogspot.com
2-25-12 Michelle Marr mychellem.blogspot.com
2-25-12 Pat Wys silverthimbletalk.blogspot.com
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This looks like a great book!
I've never used a charm pack. In fact, I'm still working on my first quilt! But they look like such fun, I can't wait to get my hands on one.
I've never used a charm pack. In fact, I'm still working on my first quilt! But they look like such fun, I can't wait to get my hands on one.
I usually buy charm packs in twos, but recently came upon a pattern for a lil twister min-quilt that uses one charm pack. Now if I can only find the pattern again on my rapidly growing list of bookmarks! Thanks for the opportunity to win this book...it looks fabulous!
This is a must have book for me....it is me!
Definitely the 'lil twister for a table runner!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Hugs ~~ Suz
inspiringcreativeness.blogspot
This book sounds so perfect since I love making things from charm packs. One of my favorite things right now is using the 'Little Twister' template and charm packs. Thanks for a chance to win the book.
I usually buy two or three charm packs, but I did find a really neat pattern that uses one charm pack recently for a wall hanging and it was a lot of fun to make. I love trying to see what you can make with a limited amount of fabric and the differences in color value. :)
Looks like a really nice book.
I'm a charm pack hoarder! I use them mostly for table runners and small wall hangings...oh, and some purse patterns. Love them!
I am busy cutting some of my stash into charm packs as there seem to be so many patterns out there now for charm packs.
I have liked so many of the quilts in this blog hop that I am going to put the book on my birthday list if I don't win!
The last one I used was a Halloween charm pack to make a patchwork strip on a bag.
I've always wanted to make a tablerunner. Would love to own this book. Thanks for the chance.
Simply a 'charming' book! I like a single pack of charms for table runners, the charm coasters, placemeats, mug rugs, accents on bibs and onesies, the new twister mini - ohh lots of good stuff!
I'm hoping to win this book for some single charm pack inspiration! The only thing I've made using just one was a pinwheel baby quilt.
Love charm packs to make tote bags
I actually have found lots of uses for charm packs. I use them in wall hangings, hexies, yo-yo's, and applique. I love how versatile they are. Thanks for the opportunity to win this charming book :o)
Looks like fun! I need to stretch and grow in my quilting and charm blocks would be perfect!
Looks like fun! I need to stretch and grow in my quilting and charm blocks would be perfect!
I have made some cute tote bags and a table runner. LOVE CHARM packs, thanks for the chance to win such a "charming" book.
This book is perfect for me! I usually stick to small projects. Right now I'm into table runners and baby quilts. There is always a need for both!
I can't get enough of pinwheels...and charm packs are perfect for those:) Thanks for the giveaway!!
Charm squares are perfect for a new look on my dining room table. Love new runners!!
I love charm packs. I usually buy one yard of fabric from the collection to coordinate. I make purses from them. Thanks for a chance to win.
I like to use them to make a modified pineapple block, kind of a square in a square, for table runners or to use in baby quilts. Thanks for the great giveaway!
I usually use charm packs in twos for a quick charity quilt. They sew up so fast and with a neutral like white or cream they go a long way. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love making baby quilts!
Lately I have been making bags out of charm squares, this book looks like it other great options.
shuettl@new.rr.com
I love placemats ... so with one charm pack ... it's great ^__^
I love the cutest baby quilt patterns to be made from charm packs. So, this would be great to win!!
Looks like a fun book! My favorite way to use just a single charm pack of fabrics would be for a baby quilt, but then the fabrics have to be cute and 'baby-like'. I also enjoy making different small projects with a charm pack. So much to match!
Thank you and Mary for a chance to win a copy of the book!
on my list for my most recent charm pack... an apron! I can't wait
I'm still considered a newbie in the quilting world so I have not had the pleasure of opening up a brand new charm pack. One of these days. The book looks like something that would be right up my alley though. Thanks for the chance,.
I love charm packs. They are so versatile. I would probably first use it for a table runner or a twister pattern. Thanks!
I love table runners.The last charm pack I used I made a baby quilt.This book looks great.Thanks for the giveaway!
I am addicted to charm packs! This looks like a wonderful book packed with great little projects! I've used charm packs for table runners to small baby quilts. Love them- and they're not so expensive that I'm always able to buy more of the new ones coming out!:) Thanks!
I'm a new quilter and would LOVE to have this book to show me how to use the charms I have!
Love the title of the book. I have not used a charm pack yet. I have been collecting novelty charms for a high school graduation quilt for my granddaughter.
I like charm squares for table toppers and small wall quilts. Thanks for the chance to win this great book.
Bought myself a handful of charm packs for Christmas... all different. Just last night was searching again for a pattern using single packs. After reading posts here, I'm going to search the "lil twister". This book sounds great. Would love to win it! Thanks for posting this :)
I find single charm packs just perfect for tablerunners. The snowball or Road to Tennessee blocks work up fast and look great.
Definitely table runners.
Caroline
My favourite way to use a charmpack is making a table runner. I just love the hidden nine patch and made quite a few of them for my family. Making a baby quilt is also a lot of fun. Greetings from Germany, Alex
I look to Carrie Nelson's Schnibbles books when I have charm packs to use. I would love to have this book as another source for patterns.
I would love to win this book. It looks great!
Conny from Red Deer, Alberta
I would love to win this book. It looks great!
Conny from Red Deer, Alberta
Sounds like my kind of book! It seems I've started a small collection of charm packs and could really use some project ideas!
I love smaller projects. It seems to be what I'm able to complete. And I love charm packs, cutting and fabric selection all done. My favorite thing to do with a charm is make table toppers/tablerunners, my second favorite (or is it my first :) is to make baby quilts. Thanks for sharing.
I love to use charm packs for small wallhangings, table mats and runners. They give me many a large variety of colors for a scrappy look without a great cost! Love 'em! Thanks for the giveaway! Country Threads is my all time favorite quilt shop!
I love to use charm packs for small wallhangings, table mats and runners. They give me many a large variety of colors for a scrappy look without a great cost! Love 'em! Thanks for the giveaway! Country Threads is my all time favorite quilt shop!
This looks a great book!
I like to make table toppers and runners!
Charm packs are great! The table runners of the book are fantastic.
Well, looking at my sewingroom, you would think my favorite use of charms is to dislay and fondle.....but they are fund to use in scrappy quilts.
Well, looking at my sewingroom, you would think my favorite use of charms is to dislay and fondle.....but they are fund to use in scrappy quilts.
I love Country Threads..and would love this book:)
A single charm pack is a great way to make a table topper.
I was just drooling over this book on Amazon! So far, my most favorite way to use charm packs is for hexagons, but my daughter & I are using some packs for a bow tie quilt.
Table toppers!! I LOVE doing table toppers with charm packs!
Jane E.
Table Toppers/runners!! I LOVE making table toppers/runners with charm packs! Jane E.
During the valentines charm blog hop their was a apron that I plan to try to make.
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Love making twister quilts with charms ... so easy & fun! thanks for the chance.
I love the charm squares for the small wall hangins and table toppers.
I like making placemats- since it's just my husband and me, I can make a pair from one charm pack and some random backing from my stash.
I'd love a chance to win this book. I don't have a favorite way to use charm packs - I buy them but haven't done anything with them. Maybe this book could help with that :0)
I love making table runners... a project that is easy to finish. I love Country Threads too.
Have loved Country Threads for years! I look forward to making projects from this book as well! Thanks for sharing!
I like to use charm packs to make bags, can't have enough bags :)
I like wall hangings and table runners with charm squares... I also like making bags and purses with them! :-) The last thing I made with charm squares was a "twist and turn" wall hanging...
Table toppers are great to make with charm packs. :)
in a baby quilt although I don't think I've ever bought just 1 charm pack ;>) Thanks for chance to win.
Rhonda (marshudson at comcast dot net)
I've never used a charm pack, but it seems like it would be just right for a table runner or tote bag. I'd love to have this book as inspiration!
I've never used a charm pack before, but I have a very nice table runner pattern that I've been meaning to get one for.
I have the first Charm School book and I love it, I have made wall hangings from one pack of charms and table runners...love using them. Really going to have to buy this book if I am not one of the lucky ones. x
I enjoy making small wallhangings with charm squares. I have their first fist charm school book and it's great!
I have some charm packs and wish I knew what to do with them. That's why I need this book!
Oh this looks awesome! I love the versatility of 2 1/2" squares and lately all my charm packs have found themselves cut down and shuffled into the scrap mix. They really make scrappy quilting fun!
Thanks for sharing. I have a charm pack just waiting to be created into something wonderful. Here's hoping
Thank you for the chance! I also love table runners- a great way to use the fabric!
Loving the new Country Threads book! Mary E. sent me--I want to be entered in thegiveaway!
I use charm packs for applique, hexies,small blocks and table runners. Thank you for the generous giveaway. I'd love to win the book.
Love those charm packs. I usually use them for small doll-type quilts or baby quilts. They work perfectly. Back to Charm School seems a perfect fit for me so would love to win a copy.
So many uses for Charm Packs. I love them. Love making table runners for rach season and holiday.
This book looks wonderful.
I like the lil twisters. Thanks.
I love to sew charm squares together in rows and use the little Twister template to make a pinwheel quilt. So fast and easy.
I've made several bags with a single charm pack. I used Amanda Jean's pattern. I love the way they turn out snd you a get little bit of each fabric. Thank you for the chance to sin a copy of this fun book.
My favorite charm pack quilt was by Amanda Jean. She had a coin quilt on the Moda Bake Shop, its fast and easy ...http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/02/stacked-coins-baby-quilt.html. Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous book!!
Love Country Threads. I have so many of their books from the 90s..so glad they're hanging in there.
Thank you for the chance! I love to sew baby quilts, so a charm pack is very useful. Barbara from italy
I have one of their books Country Threads Goes To Charm School and I love it! I just made one of the small quilts for a friend battling cancer and she loved it. It was fun and easy using the charm pack! So many cute ideas!
This book looks like it is a must for my quilt library......
I'm so loving "quick finish" projects right now - makes me feel productive without biting off more than I can chew:-)
This book looks like it has some great patterns in it, would love o have it.
I have made several little quilts using the charm packs and the twister tool. Thanks for showing the book.
I like making baby quilts and little girl skirts with them. So quick and easy and always cute!
Oh I have this thing for table runners, would love to win this Fabulous book!
I make baby quilts from charm packs, especially a pinwheel pattern (with the CUTEST little prairie points as an inner border) from the Moda Bakeshop :)
I like to stretch my charm squares out and add few in several projects. Sometime that little 5 inch square is just the pop you need! Thanks for the chance on the book.
That looks like a great book! Thanks for the chance to win it! I'd make HSTs out of my charm pack and then sew them together to make a tablerunner or wall quilt! :0)
Looks like a fun book! Thanks for the chance.
pattik@windstream.net
oh - have never used "just one" charm pack -usually multiples or a layer cake cut into charms. That's a tough one...
I am just getting into charm packs. Perfect timing! Thanks!
Kris
This book looks awesome! Thanks for the giveaway :-)
I use charm packs to make placemats and tablerunners. Thanks for a chance.
I use charm packs to make smaller wall hangings, love them and the books look great
The quilts coming from this book are so sweet! I'm crossing my fingers hoping to win :-)
Thank you for hosting the giveaway...I have one at my blog too if you are interested :-)
If I won the book, I'd use charm squares to make the projects inside. But for now, I use them in Schnibbles.
Looks like a great book! I usually use charm packs for table runners :)
thanks for the opportunity to win this book~!
charm packs . . . you're supposed to USE them~!?!
i love to just gaze at mine while sipping hot tea . . .
:-D
libbyQ
I like to use charm packs for table runners. I used several and made a bed sized quilt! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
sheila.fernkopf@gmail.com
Charm packs are so addicting when shopping at a quilt shop - looks like a great book for me to use some of our many charm packs.
HELLO! I MAKE CRIB QUILTS FOR CHARITY AND MY FAVORITE WAY TO USE CHARM PACKS IS JUST AS THEY ARE AND SASH EACH ONE-CUTE! THIS IS NEAT IF YOU ARE IN A HURRY AND DO NOT HAVE TIME FOR DESIGNING AND PIECING INDIVIDUAL BLOCKS!
THANKS SO FOR SHARING A NEAT GIVEAWAY
I like to use charms in table runner and table toppers. I just finished a table runner for a friends son's auction benefit to help with his medical bills with a brain tumor. This would be a great book to have and I am now a follower of your blog.
Would love to win this book-keeping my fingers crossed.
That's the books I love to have.
That's the books I love to have on my shelf.
I have never used a charm pack, but do have one that I would like to use.
I love making sweet baby quilts out of charm packs and my stash!
I am looking for ideas that can be made with a single charm pack - I have three sitting here waiting. Ummmm, I think I need this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
Just one charm pack? A week ago I would say a table runner, but I used one to make a granny square baby quilt, so I'd so that now. Course, more charm packs make big girl quilts . . .
Can't wait to see this book - love playing around with charm squares.
I never had a charm pack, but I think, I would love to make a bag and some smaller bags to use all the pieces.
What a generous give away.
I like to sew them together alone the seams to make triangles, then cut them, and play with them to make mini quilts.
Debbie
I'm a big fan of small projects. Thanks for the review and the chance to win a copy. Kathie L in Allentown
I have some charm packs that are waiting for a project. This looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win.
I like to make baby quilts.
I have never bought a charm pack before, I'm new to quilting, I guess the closest I have come is to the rag quilt I made my sister.
missysaprons@yahoo.com
A tablerunner I think. I am new to quilting and this book would help so much for ideas etc. Would just love this book. Great giveaway.
I've been using charm packs to make dresden plates. I can get 4 blocks out of one pack, enough for a small wallhanging or table runner.
I'd say table runners since there are usually a few I want to pull out but there's still plenty to work with for a runner pattern.
Charms are perfect for wallhangings and small quilts for the dining table. I like the smaller projects since I can get more done. Although I have also incorporated them into larger quilts. Can't wait to win this book! heehee.
I've never used a charm pack to make a quilt. I did buy a bag of 5 inch square scraps at an antique store and am now making a picnic quilt out of them.
Love to use them to make bags and purses!
I have been wanting to make so many things from my stashed charm packs... tote bags/runners/toppers/try out the Lil Twister ruler.... but so far all I've done are make yo yos and also English paper pieced flowers from these... love the scrappy yet coordinated look from the charm pack lines! Thanks for the opportunity to win the book!
I have collected many charm packs but haven't done anything with them yet. I think I'll be using my Lil Twister template this week with one of my charm packs though. I need this book to get more ideas though.
I like to use them for a quick baby quilt.
Thanks for the chance to win this book.
Table runners or a baby quilt depending on the fabric and what I need to make.
Charms packs - great for table runners and Li'l Twister wallhangings, but I'm kinda obsessed with mini quilts these days, so I tend to want to cut 'em up and use them that way!
sunshdws at yahoo dot com
I like to use them for fast baby quilts. I even used the same way a layer cake that I was going to make into something nice but last time that I want it to make something really nice on bed size it took me three years so I decided to make a quick 7x6 grid some borders and I had a twin size bed cover. Just like a baby quilt with charms...
I'm going to say mug rugs.
I use charm squares for small wall hangings usually, or just to look at! I find they are a great help in getting acquainted with a fabric line to determine if I need to buy yardage.
I like to make small quilts with the charm packs. I would love to win the book.
I use charm squares for small wall hangings usually, or just to look at! I find they are a great help in getting acquainted with a fabric line to determine if I need to buy yardage.
Thanks for the chance to win! I used my charm pack to make Friendship star table runners for my friends for Christmas. I am looking forward to using my next charms to make an Xs & Os quilt for me.
Karen from Edmonton, Alberta
kcneiman@gmail.com
I use charmpacks to make Little Quilts of Love. thanks for the chance to win :-)
What a great looking book. Thanks for the giveaway. I use charm squares a lot in trip around the world type quilts. MS
Thanks for the giveaway! I even cut my scraps into charm size now! This book would be perfect!
I love to make totes or coasters from the charm packs.
As I organize, I keep finding charm packs that I bought SOMETIME...hmmm & I was going to do what?
Here we go!
Charm packs look so pretty it is so hard to cut into them! But when I do get up the nerve they are perfact for table toppers and runners. Thanks for the give away!
I've not used a charm pack before but the quilt book looks great to start quilting on something like a runner. Thanks for a chance to win the book.
Christine
What a great giveway, I have so many charms that need to be used up. I have a passion for buying them and making small projects.
Mary E. sent me! I love anything Country Threads!
Great book! I love making runners with charm packs! :)
I love making placemats and runners with small cuts.
I like to make pillows or tablerunners with charm packs.
morrowrj@telus.net
I just made 10 potholders from a charm pack, and they turned out GREAT! I would love to have a copy of this book..
I like table runners and with a bit of a solid or another fabric thrown in they make great baby quilts.
inka(dot)mangels(at)elaborate-consult(dot)de
I made a simple tablerunner with a charm pack. I hope to make some hexies or granny squares with charm packs soon. Love the book! patricia277@msn.com
Looks like a great book.... what are charms? (Yes, I am a novice, beginner, aspiring quilter!)
Thanks!
Well that looks like a great little book. Thanks for the giveaway :)
Looks like an interesting book. The charm pack I worked with, I made hexagons. Now I have all these hexagons to play with and make a small wall hanging. Love those charm packs!
My favorite use for a Charm pack...a table runner. I love being able to use a whole line of one fabric and enjoy the quick results!
With just one charm pack I love to make tablerunners or table toppers. Little projects like that are so much fun to do!
Charm packs make great baby quilts. Thanks for the chance to win. KMA
I use charm packs to make miniature quilts - I get a real sense of accomplishment when I make them cuz they finish up pretty quickly.....
I have a charm pack for a Lil Twister table topper. This looks like a book I need as I have alot of charm packs!
Sweet! I love the play one words for the title! I'm excited to see all the different projects on the blog hop.
I've always wanted to make a tablerunner. Thanks for the chance to win!
I would love to add this book to my library....just wanting to make some small things!
So far, I just fondle and dream, although I have a quilt pattern designed for one of my Charm packs. Thanks for the chance to win!!
I'd love to win that book! My favorite this to make with a single charm pack is table runners! Lately, I'm addicted to the Twister runners. Thanks for a chance to win!
I have not yet used a charm pack - intend to use some this year in a quilt similar to one I saw in a catalog. Thanks for the chance. The honeycomb quilt is my favorite. Mary E sent me.
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Would love to see the ideas for using my charm packs. Thank you for the giveaway.
I enjoy making center pieces and runners with charm packs, looks like a great book!
Mug Rugs, Small Quilts, incorporating them into larger quilts. So many ways to use Charm Packs!
Thank you for a chance to win. :-)
I have made the disappearing nine patch with a charm pack....usually a table runner. Love charm pack.
I think a single charm pack is perfect for a table runner. I am about to start a tote bag that uses a charm pack.
This looks like a fabulous book.
I love quilt books. This one looks fabulous!
Love making small wall hangings for gifts or to keep! Love this book!!
I love the simplicity of just using sqaures, randomly placed, for a quilt. I haven't used a charm pack yet but now have one. Will have to get making something!
I love to make disappearing 9 patch quilts with charm packs!
One favorite way is to make a blanket with a border, rick rack around the edge, and batting and a back and tie it!! Cute for a baby!!
It would be great to win a copy of this book. Country Threads is one of my favorite quilt design companies.
indyqltr@hotmail.com
I like to stash on my charm packs,it is never enough for me. But I'm using one charm pack for baby quilts,just perfect.
Thank you!
I sewed a simple tablerunner using charm squares, nothing else, as a sample for a quilt store. This is an easy way to change the decor in your home or to make a quick gift.
I sewed a simple tablerunner using charm squares, nothing else, as a sample for a quilt store. This is an easy way to change the decor in your home or to make a quick gift.
I've only used a charm pack once and that was to make a lil' twister quilt! I loved it! This book looks awesome! :)
I have their other book and loved it. I need to get this one, too .... maybe I will win it?
I have their other book and loved it. I need to get this one, too .... maybe I will win it?
I have just started using charm packs so have no favorites at this time. I was just drooling over this book last weekend so winning it would be fantastic!!!!!
sonya_59457@yahoo.com
Would love to see all the great ideas in this book. I recently won a charm pack, I'm planning to make a quilt.
Thanks for hosting this give-away!
This looks like a great book for ideas and projects to work on, would love to get it.
I like to use them to make miniature quilts. If I cut each square in 1/4 then I have LOTS of little squares to put together.
Thank you for the chance to win this book. :)
I think charms work great for table toppers. But always have room for more ideas. Cyndie
I like charms for table toppers but am always open to new ideas!
Looks a book chock-full of lovely projects!
Thank you and Mary E and Connie for a chance to win Back to Charm School
So far my favorite way to use a charm pack is to hold it and oo and ah over it. I have a handful of really fun ones, but I have yet to make anything. I'd really love this book to get me started on something with my charm packs. I know I'd find lots of ideas.
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