Runge - Quilting with Precuts Handy Pocket Guide: Choosing & Using Bundles, Stacks & Rolls

RECTANGLES 18 2122 Known as fat quarters; number in a pack varies. 9 22 Known as fat eighths; number in a pack varies. 5 10 Known as Jolly Bars; 42 rectangles per pack. SQUARES 10 10 Known as Bali Crackers, Layer Cakes, Stack Pack, Stackers, Sundae, Ten Squares, Tonga Treats; 4042 squares per pack. 5 5 Known as Bali Snaps, Charm Squares, Single Scoops; 40 squares per pack. 2 2 Known as Mini Charm Squares; 40 squares per pack.

STRIPS 6 WOF* Known as Design Strips, Tonga Treats; 20 strips per bundle. 5 WOF Known as Charm Rolls, Dessert Rolls, Fat Rolls; 2030 strips per bundle. 2 WOF Known as Bali Pops, Design Rolls, Double Scoops, Jelly Rolls, Pixie Strips, Rolie Polies, Roll Ups, Stone Strips, Trip Pack; 3040 strips per bundle. 1 WOF Known as Honey Buns, Skinny Strips; 40 strips per bundle. OTHER SHAPES Half-square triangles, 6 or 10 Known as Turnovers; 80 HSTs per pack. * WOF = width of fabric PRECUTS AND QUILT SIZES If no other fabric is used, here is an idea of how many packs or strips of the most common precuts you need to make the various size quilts.
Note: We are assuming 40 precuts per pack except for strip sets, which are listed per strip. * WOF = width of fabric PRECUTS AND QUILT SIZES If no other fabric is used, here is an idea of how many packs or strips of the most common precuts you need to make the various size quilts.
Note: We are assuming 40 precuts per pack except for strip sets, which are listed per strip.

For a crib quilt, you will need: 13 mini charm packs in a 20 27 layout 3 charm packs in an 8 12 layout 1 precut 10 pack in a 4 6 layout 27 precut 2 strips 80 precut 1 strips For a lap quilt, you will need: 21 mini charm packs in a 25 35 layout 5 charm packs in an 11 16 layout 1 precut 10 pack in a 5 7 layout 47 precut 2 strips 120 precut 1 strips For a twin quilt, you will need: 33 mini charm packs in a 29 47 layout 7 charm packs in a 13 21 layout 2 precut 10 packs in a 6 10 layout 76 precut 2 strips 160 precut 1 strips For a double quilt, you will need: 42 mini charm packs in a 37 47 layout 9 charm packs in a 16 21 layout 2 precut 10 packs in an 8 10 layout 95 precut 2 strips 200 precut 1 strips For a queen quilt, you will need: 48 mini charm packs in a 40 50 layout 10 charm packs in an 18 22 layout 3 precut 10 packs in an 8 11 layout 107 precut 2 strips 240 precut 1 strips For a king quilt, you will need: 59 mini charm packs in a 49 50 layout 13 charm packs in a 22 22 layout 3 precut 10 packs in a 10 11 layout 131 precut 2 strips 280 precut 1 strips CUTTING FROM FAT QUARTERS (1822) 18 22 56 squares 2 2 35 squares 3 3 30 squares 3 3 40 squares 4 4 12 squares 4 4 12 squares 5 5 9 squares 5 5 6 squares 6 6 6 squares 6 6 6 squares 7 7 4 squares 7 7 4 squares 8 8 4 squares 8 8 CUTTING FROM PRECUT 10 SQUARES (1010) Cut in half to get 2 rectangles 5 10. Cut into 4 strips 2 10. Cut into 5 strips 2 10. Cut in half twice to get 4 squares 5 5. Cut into 16 squares 2 2 (mini charm squares). Cut diagonally twice to get 4 quarter-square triangles that once trimmed finish to 8. CUTTING FROM CHARM SQUARES (55) Cut into 4 squares 2 2. Cut diagonally once to get 2 half-square triangles that once trimmed finish to 4. Cut diagonally twice to get 4 quarter-square triangles that once trimmed finish to 3. TIPS FOR USING PRECUTS TO WASH OR NOT TO WASH Manufacturers of precuts recommend that you dont wash them. TIPS FOR USING PRECUTS TO WASH OR NOT TO WASH Manufacturers of precuts recommend that you dont wash them.

With that in mind: If you are using other fabrics with your precuts, dont wash that fabric either. Its best to use either all washed or all unwashed fabric in your quilts. If you think a fabric might bleed, test it by getting part of it wet, then press it between 2 pieces of white fabric. If you see any traces of color on the white fabric, the fabric you are testing will bleed when washed. If this is the case, you can not use that fabric or use a Shout Color Catcher when you wash the quilt. HANDLING PINKED EDGES Many precuts have pinked edges to prevent them from fraying.

When working with them: Measure your pieces so you know exactly how big they are. Trim them to the needed size if necessary. When sewing pinked edges together, line up the outer edge or top of the peak with your other piece of fabric. When working with another piece that isnt pinked, put the pinked edge on top. USING PRECUT 2 STRIPS FOR BINDING The 2 strips are perfect for creating a scrappy binding. To calculate how many strips youll need, determine the length you need by measuring the outside edge of your quilt and adding 16, then dividing the total by 40.

Sew the ends together at an angle, and bind. EASY HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLES MAKING TWO AT A TIME In this method, you sew 2 oversize squares together, cut them apart, press them, and trim them to size. This eliminates sewing a cut bias edge. You get 2 half-square triangle units from each set of squares. . Place 2 squares right sides together and draw a diagonal line from corner to corner.

Draw stitching lines on each side of centerline. . Stitch on each of the 2 stitching lines. Press. . . .