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Charm square quilt pattern

4½" finished squares, each one a whole 5" charm, sewn in rows with a 4" border. No cutting at all for the top: open the packs, lay out the squares and sew.

The queen size is 89" × 107" with 396 blocks. Each size below has its own fabric list, cutting and backing, worked out for 42" fabric with ¼" seams, 10% extra and yardage rounded up to the next ¼ yard.

Charm Square quilt sizes
SizeFinishedBlocksTop fabric
Crib44" × 62"965¼ yd
Throw62" × 71"1689¼ yd
Twin71" × 89"2529½ yd
Full84.5" × 98"34010 yd
Queen89" × 107"39613 yd
King107" × 107"48414 yd
Charm Square quilt, queen size, 89" × 107"
Queen, 89" × 107"

Crib Charm Square quilt, 44" × 62"

96 blocks of 4½", 12 rows of 8, 4" border.

Charm Square quilt, crib size, 44" × 62"
Fabric for the crib size
Plain blocks, BindingCranberry floral¾ yd
Plain blocks14 fabrics, scrappy¼ yd each
Plain blocks, BorderNavy sprig tree1 yd
Backing2 panels 52" long, seams across; or 1½ yd of 108" wide3 yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Plain blocks, Binding: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Cut 6 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 224" strip.
  • Plain blocks, from each of the 14 fabrics: Sage leaf: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Red floral: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 7 squares 5". Brown floral: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 7 squares 5". Cream rose sprig: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Cream gold sprig: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Gold tonal: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 7 squares 5". Navy gold floral: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 7 squares 5". Cream vine: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Gold paisley: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Evergreen vine: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 5 squares 5". Rust paisley: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Navy floral: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 6 squares 5". Red roses: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 5 squares 5". Dusty rose bouquet: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 5 squares 5".
  • Plain blocks, Border: Cut 1 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 5 squares 5". Cut 5 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 54½" and 2 at 44½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 96 plain squares, all 4½" finished.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 12 rows of 8. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (52" × 70"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Throw Charm Square quilt, 62" × 71"

168 blocks of 4½", 14 rows of 12, 4" border.

Charm Square quilt, throw size, 62" × 71"
Fabric for the throw size
Plain blocks, BindingCranberry floral1 yd
Plain blocks14 fabrics, scrappy½ yd each
Plain blocks, BorderNavy sprig tree1¼ yd
Backing2 panels 70" long, seams across; or 2 yd of 108" wide4 yd
Batting72" × 90"Twin

Cutting

  • Plain blocks, Binding: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Cut 7 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 278" strip.
  • Plain blocks, from each of the 14 fabrics: Sage leaf: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Red floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Brown floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Cream rose sprig: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5". Cream gold sprig: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5". Gold tonal: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Navy gold floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Cream vine: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Gold paisley: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 11 squares 5". Evergreen vine: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5". Rust paisley: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5". Navy floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5". Red roses: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5". Dusty rose bouquet: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5".
  • Plain blocks, Border: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 10 squares 5". Cut 6 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 63½" and 2 at 62½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 168 plain squares, all 4½" finished.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 14 rows of 12. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (70" × 79"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Twin Charm Square quilt, 71" × 89"

252 blocks of 4½", 18 rows of 14, 4" border.

Charm Square quilt, twin size, 71" × 89"
Fabric for the twin size
Plain blocks, BindingCranberry floral1 yd
Plain blocks14 fabrics, scrappy½ yd each
Plain blocks, BorderNavy sprig tree1½ yd
Backing2 panels 97" long, seams down; or 2¼ yd of 108" wide5½ yd
Batting90" × 108"Queen

Cutting

  • Plain blocks, Binding: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Cut 8 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 332" strip.
  • Plain blocks, from each of the 14 fabrics: Sage leaf: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Red floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Brown floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Cream rose sprig: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 15 squares 5". Cream gold sprig: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 15 squares 5". Gold tonal: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Navy gold floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Cream vine: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Gold paisley: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Evergreen vine: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Rust paisley: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Navy floral: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Red roses: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 15 squares 5". Dusty rose bouquet: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 15 squares 5".
  • Plain blocks, Border: Cut 2 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 16 squares 5". Cut 8 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 81½" and 2 at 71½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 252 plain squares, all 4½" finished.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 18 rows of 14. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (79" × 97"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Full Charm Square quilt, 84.5" × 98"

340 blocks of 4½", 20 rows of 17, 4" border.

Charm Square quilt, full size, 84.5" × 98"
Fabric for the full size
Plain blocks, BindingCranberry floral1¼ yd
Plain blocks14 fabrics, scrappy½ yd each
Plain blocks, BorderNavy sprig tree1¾ yd
Backing3 panels 92.5" long, seams across; or 2¾ yd of 108" wide7¾ yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Plain blocks, Binding: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 23 squares 5". Cut 9 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 377" strip.
  • Plain blocks, from each of the 14 fabrics: Sage leaf: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5". Red floral: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 23 squares 5". Brown floral: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5". Cream rose sprig: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 22 squares 5". Cream gold sprig: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5". Gold tonal: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 23 squares 5". Navy gold floral: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5". Cream vine: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 22 squares 5". Gold paisley: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5". Evergreen vine: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 22 squares 5". Rust paisley: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 23 squares 5". Navy floral: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5". Red roses: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 22 squares 5". Dusty rose bouquet: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5".
  • Plain blocks, Border: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 20 squares 5". Cut 9 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 90½" and 2 at 85".

Putting it together

  1. Make 340 plain squares, all 4½" finished.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 20 rows of 17. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (92.5" × 106"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Queen Charm Square quilt, 89" × 107"

396 blocks of 4½", 22 rows of 18, 4" border.

Charm Square quilt, queen size, 89" × 107"
Fabric for the queen size
Plain blocks, BindingCranberry floral1½ yd
Plain blocks14 fabrics, scrappy9¾ yd total
Plain blocks, BorderNavy sprig tree1¾ yd
Backing3 panels 97" long, seams across; or 3¼ yd of 108" wide8¼ yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Plain blocks, Binding: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Cut 10 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 404" strip.
  • Plain blocks, from each of the 14 fabrics: Sage leaf: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Red floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Brown floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Cream rose sprig: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5". Cream gold sprig: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5". Gold tonal: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Navy gold floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Cream vine: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Gold paisley: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Evergreen vine: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5". Rust paisley: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Navy floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Red roses: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5". Dusty rose bouquet: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 25 squares 5".
  • Plain blocks, Border: Cut 3 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 24 squares 5". Cut 9 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 99½" and 2 at 89½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 396 plain squares, all 4½" finished.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 22 rows of 18. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (97" × 115"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

King Charm Square quilt, 107" × 107"

484 blocks of 4½", 22 rows of 22, 4" border.

Charm Square quilt, king size, 107" × 107"
Fabric for the king size
Plain blocks, BindingCranberry floral1½ yd
Plain blocks14 fabrics, scrappy¾ yd each
Plain blocks, BorderNavy sprig tree2 yd
Backing3 panels 115" long, seams across; or 6½ yd of 108" wide9¾ yd
Batting120" × 120"King

Cutting

  • Plain blocks, Binding: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 31 squares 5". Cut 11 strips 2½" × WOF. Join into one 440" strip.
  • Plain blocks, from each of the 14 fabrics: Sage leaf: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 31 squares 5". Red floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 31 squares 5". Brown floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 31 squares 5". Cream rose sprig: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Cream gold sprig: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Gold tonal: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Navy gold floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Cream vine: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Gold paisley: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Evergreen vine: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Rust paisley: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Navy floral: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Red roses: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Dusty rose bouquet: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5".
  • Plain blocks, Border: Cut 4 strips 5" × WOF. Subcut 30 squares 5". Cut 10 strips 4½" × WOF. Join end to end. Cut 2 at 99½" and 2 at 107½".

Putting it together

  1. Make 484 plain squares, all 4½" finished.
  2. Lay out the blocks in 22 rows of 22. Sew the rows, pressing the seams in opposite directions from row to row, then join the rows.
  3. Add the 4" border: measure through the middle of the quilt, sew strips to the sides first, then to the top and bottom.
  4. Layer the backing (115" × 115"), batting and top, quilt, and trim. Join the binding strips end to end, press them in half lengthwise and sew to the front.

Making the Charm Square quilt from precuts

The scrappy prints can come from layer cakes, charm packs or fat quarters. Everything else, borders and binding included, comes from the yardage in the fabric list for each size.

Precuts for the Charm Square quilt
SizeLayer cakeCharm packFat quarter
Crib24 squares, 1 layer cake96 charms, 3 packs8 fat quarters
Throw42 squares, 1 layer cake168 charms, 4 packs14 fat quarters
Twin63 squares, 2 layer cakes252 charms, 6 packs21 fat quarters
Full85 squares, 3 layer cakes340 charms, 9 packs29 fat quarters
Queen99 squares, 3 layer cakes396 charms, 10 packs33 fat quarters
King121 squares, 3 layer cakes484 charms, 12 packs41 fat quarters

More quilts for each precut: layer cake quilt patterns, charm pack quilt patterns, fat quarter quilt patterns.

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