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This quilt came to be as the result of a personal challenge: to design the most efficient quilt I could using THREE charm packs, and still have it be interesting. I hope you enjoy it.

Three Times The Charm

66-1/2″ x 66-1/2″

NOTE: You could also use a layer cake and give the quilt an additional border set. The finished size of that would be 74″ square.

MATERIALS

3 5″ charm packs of 42 squares each (You will use all but 8, assuming no cutting errors)

2-1/2 yards background fabric

1/2 yard for centers of the ...

I'm very pleased to report that I've finished the bear paw quilt that I made to celebrate Capital Quilters 40th anniversary. I used the Archie pattern by Penelope Handmade.

I wanted to try something different and I've always liked the Irish Chain effect.  I used Essex Linen for the chains, and an Anna Maria Horner print for the blocks - Coreopsis in Shadow | Made my Day by Anna Maria Horner.  The background is all white and pale blue low volume scraps from my stash. 

The pattern has four size options and I chose the throw size so it ...