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Charms from the 90’s

If you have ever participated in charm square exchanges, then you know that you should expect surprises.

I participated in 4 inch charm square swaps back in the 90’s.

Some aren’t even quilter’s cotton. And some were cut with scissors and barely resemble a square.

I am sure that you have used your swap squares years ago, but I still have loads of these.

90's Charm Squares

I am not fond of most of this fabric, so I am going to take Bonnie Hunter’s suggestion and cut fabric that I don’t like into smaller pieces.

90's Charm Squares

I decided to pair a light and a dark to make half-square triangles. I am not squaring blocks first.

90's Charm Squares

After pressing and then squaring, I am ending up with 3.5 inch squares (and one 3.25 inch square that will go into the parts department).

31 blocks made so far.

90's Charm Squares

I have no plan for the setting as yet. That should be the fun part, since there are so many ways to set this type of block.

Have fun and carry on!

Silk Path

I decided to move the Silk Path project forward, as long as I am in the mood to move things along, even if it is only a small movement.

I searched my own blog, and found that Bonnie Hunter’s Silk Path pattern was my choice for Karen Brown’s Declutter Challenge January 2025.

So, in fine tradition, I started it a year ago, and I am moving it forward a year later.

Bonnie Hunter Silk Path Pattern

I left off with these two bags of strip piecing; very happy to be using up scrap stash.

Bonnie Hunter Silk Path Pattern

Now I have 61 scrappy blocks.

Bonnie Hunter Silk Path Pattern

True to Bonnie Hunter style, there is a lot more piecing to do.

I like what I see.

Have fun and carry on!

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Checkerboard Rail Fence

I began making Bonnie Hunter’s checkerboard rail fence pattern in September 2023 with the idea of using up my stash of hand dyed fabric.

Rail Fence

I thought that this project would be colorful and fun.

And it is!

Rail Fence

The flimsy was completed in September 2024.

It took a year because I had joined a challenge group and worked through a project a month, so it was often set aside.

That’s okay. This is a hobby, not a job!

Rail Fence

It has taken another year to get to the finish line. Partly procrastination. Partly life events (I am so far behind in reading all of the wonderful blog posts by internet friends, but I will get back into the swing of things).

And I have made it to the finish line!

The back is made from more hand dyes…so happy to use them up!

Rail Fence

All quilted and bound!

Rail Fence

I will wash it to get that wonderful texture that so many of us love!

Have fun and carry on!