In this tutorial, we will be showing you how to cut your own charm squares for quilting (or anything else for that matter).
Charm squares are 5″ x 5″ squares of fabric and are sold by the company Moda. They usually come in a pack of 42 squares and are coordinated so that you can easily use them in a project.
However, other companies also make ‘charm squares’…they just won’t call them that since the name is already used by Moda.
Either way, if you want to cut your own, then keep reading as we will show you step-by-step.
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Watch the video below or scroll down for the step-by-step written instructions
- The first step is to straighten one edge of the fabric, so lay the fabric on the table with the folded end facing towards you and the selvedge end facing away.
- Line up your ruler along the top of the folded edge.
- Trim the edge to straighten.
- Now we need to trim off the selvedge ends, so turn your fabric so that the selvedges are on your right-hand side.
- Line up the ruler along the edge closest to you and trim the selvedges.
- Now we are ready to cut some 5″ strips.
- Turn the fabric again so that the folded edge is facing you.
- Line up your ruler along the edge of the fabric at the 5″ line of your ruler and cut.
- You should now have one 5″ strip.
- Repeat this process.
- You should end up with 3 strips.
- Line up the 3 strips so that the folded edges are on your right.
- You will need to line them up perfectly. I have cut 3 strips at a time, but if you find this difficult, just cut one.
- Line up the ruler on the 5″ line and cut.
- This will give you your first lot of 5″ squares.
- Move your ruler along, lining up at the 5″ line and repeat the process.
- You should end up with 24 charm squares in total (depending on the width of your fabric).
Latechia Arnold says
I was trying to watch your tutorial on how to do binding, however when I use the link for that it show’s how to cut the 5″ charm squares. So I then tried the link for the charm squares thinking they may have gotten mixed up somehow, however it was still the tutorial on the squares. Could you send me a link for the binding tutorial please? Thank you for all of your tutorial’s they are really good and easy to understand.
Alanda says
I do apologise Latechia. Thank you for letting me know. I have fixed the link in the video description on YouTube, and here is the direct link for you https://www.alandacraft.com/2015/09/16/how-to-machine-bind-a-quilt/. Happy to hear that you like the tutorials, it’s always lovely to receive positive feedback. 🙂
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Donna says
loved the video on charm cuts thank you
Alanda Craft says
🙂
Iris Walter says
I don’t see anywhere to give a thumbs up, but I really like your live tutorials !
Alanda Craft says
Thank you Iris, much appreciated!
Dori says
Your tutorials are always so clearly explained that it makes it very easy to do the task on your own. Thanks for taking the time!! 👍 from Texas!!
Alanda Craft says
Thank you for your lovely comment Dori. 😊
Leila says
Very Well presented in all the Videos and instructions. Thank You!
Alanda Craft says
Thank you for your lovely comment Leila 😊.
Connie says
Very helpful, thanks!
Alanda Craft says
Thank you Connie 😊. It’s certainly helps to save money when you cut your own. Plus you can choose fabric that you like to mix and match.