Moda Fabrics Charm Tuesday Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics Charm Tuesday Quilt Pattern – Downloadable PDF Summary

The Charm Tuesday Quilt by Moda Fabrics is a beautifully structured, intermediate-level quilting project that results in a generously sized finished quilt measuring 58½" x 84". This pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is designed to make the most of charm squares — those beloved 5" x 5" precut fabric squares that quilters collect and treasure. The design celebrates the classic tradition of charm quilts, where the appeal lies in the rich, varied mix of fabrics and the interplay of light and dark values across the quilt top.

About the Charm Tuesday Design

The Charm Tuesday Quilt is a single-block quilt, meaning the entire quilt top is built from one repeating block unit. This makes it an approachable yet satisfying project for intermediate quilters who are comfortable with precise cutting, consistent seam allowances, and block assembly. Despite using just one block, the combination of light and dark fabrics creates a dynamic, visually engaging pattern across the quilt surface. The design is rooted in the tradition of charm quilts, where no two fabric squares are identical, giving the finished piece a rich, scrappy character.

Block Construction

The quilt is built entirely from Block A, which is repeated 104 times across the quilt. Each block is assembled from a combination of light and dark rectangular pieces cut from 5" charm squares:

• 2 dark rectangles measuring 2½" x 5"
• 1 light rectangle measuring 2½" x 5"
• 1 light charm square measuring 5" x 5"

The three rectangles are joined together first, then combined with the light 5" x 5" charm square to complete each block. This straightforward construction makes the block easy to chain-piece in batches, which is an efficient and popular quilting technique for managing a high block count. All seam allowances throughout the pattern are a standard ¼", which is the quilting industry norm and critical to accurate block sizing and quilt assembly.

Techniques Used

The Charm Tuesday Quilt draws on core quilting techniques that are well-suited to an intermediate skill level:

• Precut charm square quilting – working with 5" x 5" precut squares, a popular and time-saving approach
• Subcutting precuts – charm squares are cut down into 2½" x 5" rectangles, requiring accurate rotary cutting skills
• Quarter-inch seam piecing – precise seam allowances are essential throughout block construction
• Repetitive block assembly – constructing 104 identical blocks, ideal for chain piecing on a sewing machine
• Value-based fabric placement – intentional use of light and dark fabrics to create pattern and contrast across the quilt top
• Binding application – finishing the quilt edges with a straight-cut binding

Fabric Requirements and Materials

The pattern offers flexible fabric options, accommodating both precut charm packs and traditional fat quarters. Moda Fabrics notes that charm pack contents can vary by collection, so fabric requirements are based on the assumption that each charm pack contains 40 squares of 5" x 5" with an approximately equal mix of light and dark fabrics.

• Charm packs: 7 charm packs or
• Fat quarters: 13 light fat quarters and 9 dark fat quarters
• Binding fabric: ⅝ yard, cut into 8 strips of 2½" x WOF (width of fabric, approximately 42")
• Backing fabric: 5½ yards

When using fat quarters, each fat quarter is cut into three strips measuring 5" x 22", which are then subcut into twelve 5" x 5" squares — closely replicating the charm square format. This flexibility makes the pattern accessible whether you are working from your precut stash or cutting from yardage.

Cutting Requirements