Fabric & Materials
Charm Pack
A precut bundle of 5×5-inch squares, one of each print in a fabric collection.
A charm pack contains forty-two 5-inch squares, one cut from each fabric in a coordinated line. The 5-inch square is the most versatile precut size — it's large enough to cut into multiple smaller patches but small enough to use as a single square in many block designs. Charm packs are perfect for postage stamp quilts, Snowball and Nine Patch blocks, and scrappy designs. Swapping single charm squares with other quilters is a popular community activity.
Related Terms
PrecutsFactory-cut fabric pieces sold in standardized sizes, including jelly rolls, charm packs, fat quarters, and layer cakes.Layer CakeA precut bundle of 10×10-inch squares, one of each print in a fabric collection.Jelly RollA precut bundle of 40 fabric strips, each 2.5 inches wide × the full fabric width, rolled into a 'roll'.
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