It's a Charm Offensive

Hello - we think we might have discovered a cure for that horrible "oh-it's-Monday-morning-and-worse-than-that-the-clocks-went-back-so-actually-it's-6am-and-not-really-7am-oh-and-my-throat-is-sore-and-look-at-that-spot-on-my-chin" thing.  Do you get that?  Or is that just us?  Anyway, yes there is a cure and this is it....

Yes that's right - a mahoooosive box of charm packs.  Yum yum yum!  Now while we were wallowing around in these like baby hippos in a mud pool*  it suddenly struck us that we'd done a bit of a charm pack type pattern a while back and it has sat quietly waiting for it's moment of glory!  So if you fancy it, you're more than welcome to have a go at our free charm pack tote pattern.  This is what the finished result looks like.  Or, in true Blue Peter style, here's two we made earlier...

If you click on the image on the tool bar on the left, there's a link to get the pattern.  It's ever so easy and the bag is nice and roomy enough to shove safely store your ongoing projects in.  Super duper.  Anyway, we hope you enjoy it and of course we'd love to hear how you get on with it!

Emma

x

*Please note, no charm packs were harmed during the "wallowing" process.

Comments

[tracey]

bags look lovely can't wait to have a go.x

[Jane]

I hope you manage to do more than drool and wallow. So far I have actually opened one Jelly Roll and made a couple of blocks from it.
Nell's garden charm blocks x 3 or 4 pks have been made into a top, somewhere in my blog. Yet to iron and put borders on and I think have it quilted. It would be easy enough to quilt but it quite large, so think I might treat myself.

[Nicola]

Oh I'll just HAVE to get some more charm packs now - my stash is lacking ANYTHING suitable to use hahaha....that bag is simply STUNNING - and I could use it for shopping instead of plastic bags, so hubby would be impressed that I was trying to help the envirment too!!

[Lucy Locket-Pocket]

Thanks for the pattern - I'm going to try that as I love buying charm packs!

[Vicki Bellino]

There's something about charm packs that are soooo appealing! I've had great success with my charm square patterns and I think your tote bags are adorable!

[Shelina]

Wow what a nice box filled with charm packs. Wallow away, that's what I would be doing!

[periwinkle]

Wow, now you've gone and made me add another "to do" onto my list. Gorgeous.
Lisa x

[sammyjo]

It's good hear that the charm packs are ok lol i love this pattern!

[Lucy (Tallulah)]

Well, great minds and all that...I just made one from the Follow you Heart tins...not as gorgeous as yours I have to say...so I shall follow your instructions for a 'betterer' one :D

See you on Saturday
L xx

[Judith]

I am thinking of makling a babybag with the giggles fabric.
I have charmpacks and some yardage

[Cath Ü]

Love this pattern thanks for sharing... I love charm packs and like you love to just play with them...LOL
Cath Ü
http://cathroncountrydesigns.typepad.com/cathron_country_designs/

[Cath Ü]

Oh I have just added you to my blog as a favourite... would be happy if you can check my blog out and do the same if you would like too...addy in message above..LOL
Cath Ü

[lisette]

Wow, I didn't now you also have a blogg... Like it!
A few months ago I ordered some pattern from your shop. Loved them but mostly the way you wrapped it. It was as I were taking a gift by post. Again thanks. And again, love the shop and your blog.
Greetings, lisette.

[lissa]

I LOVE this tote pattern, and I also made your stash buster quilt as a gift for a secret santa.. it was the quickest and easiest quilt I never made (sending a couple of blocks with each giftie!) I have shared it with a lot of friends to, you blog that is!

Lissa
Australia

[Cathy]

Absolutely know where you are coming from with Horrid Mondays. About 5 every Sunday afternoon someone flicks my switch and i become a b.....!! Gorgeous bag! Will add it to my to do list!! Cathyx

[Annabella Moonthreads]

I love your tote, it is so charming (sorry, couldn't help myself there!), and I love your blog too. I'll share this tote tutorial with lots of people. I keep coming back to your blog looking for more fabulous postings.
Kate

[Debi]

Thank you for the tote bag pattern. I have several charm packs that need using, and I have been toting away for the last few weeks.

[Jerry]

Thank you so much for the beautiful pattern. I will enjoy making it. Jerry

[rosered and snow whie]

hello, i have just received a beautiful bundle of fabric from you girls. i am truly delighted with it and have just been reading your blog. i hope you realise your dreams of leaving the big company and crafting for a living. keep up the great work.

[Quilty]

well I just have to have some of those, far too tempting, your blog should come with a warning to those of us who are addicted to fabric! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

[Linda]

I love the charm squares. Where did you get the Mary Engelbreit charm squares?

Thank you
Linda

[Gabbie]

What's a girl to do, buy more charm packs of course. Just love the bag, thankyou for supplying the pattern, cannot wait to make my own. Thanks so much.
Gabbie

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[lynne]

Thank you for the gorgeous pattern, I'm going to have fun looking for charm packs on e-bay.
Are those squares hand-sewn or machine sewn? I would think a machine sewn tote would be stronger. Would it be alright to machine sew all the squares together for each row and then hand sew the rows together to make sure the corners match?

[piecinlove.blogspot.com]

This is a wonderful tote bag! Fun and easy. Really big. Great for carrying stuff to quilting classes and retreats. Terri