Moda Fabrics 2 Charm Packs, one yard, plus Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Moda Fabrics 2 Charm Packs, One Yard, Plus Quilt – Free Downloadable PDF Pattern

This free downloadable PDF quilt pattern from Moda Fabrics is a clever and approachable design that makes the most of pre-cut charm squares, combining them with simple setting rectangles to create a beautifully structured lap quilt. The finished quilt measures 45" x 58½", making it a generous lap or throw size that works equally well as a cozy home accent or a thoughtful handmade gift. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it a satisfying project for quilters who are comfortable with basic piecing and row construction but are ready to work with a more intentional layout.

What Is Being Made

The finished project is a patchwork lap quilt built around the classic charm quilt tradition. A charm quilt is defined by its use of a wide variety of fabric prints, where ideally no two squares are the same. The design celebrates the mix of light and dark fabrics found in charm packs, allowing the varied prints to create visual interest and movement across the quilt surface. The layout incorporates paired charm squares set against solid or low-volume setting rectangles, creating a rhythmic, structured grid that highlights the diversity of the fabrics while keeping the overall composition balanced and cohesive.

Featured Fabric

The pattern was designed to showcase Swell by Urban Chiks for Moda Fabrics, a fabric collection that exemplifies the playful, mix-and-match aesthetic that charm quilts are known for. However, because the design relies on pre-cut charm squares, it is highly adaptable to any Moda Fabrics collection or even custom-cut squares from your own stash.

Materials Required

• 2 Charm Packs – providing 80 pre-cut 5" x 5" squares (the pattern assumes approximately 40 squares per pack with an equal mix of light and dark fabrics)
• 1 yard of fabric for setting rectangles
• ½ yard of fabric for binding
• 4 yards of fabric for backing

For quilters who prefer to cut their own 5" squares rather than using charm packs, the pattern provides a helpful cutting guide: ¼ yard yields 8 squares, 1 fat quarter yields 12 squares, ½ yard yields 24 squares, ¾ yard yields 40 squares, and 1 yard yields 56 squares. This flexibility makes the pattern accessible to quilters who want to pull from their fabric stash or use a specific collection not available in charm pack format.

As with all quilting projects, you will also need standard quilting supplies including a rotary cutter, cutting mat, quilting ruler, sewing machine, coordinating thread, batting of your choice, and basic pressing tools.

Cutting Instructions

All seam allowances throughout the pattern are a standard ¼ inch, which is the quilting industry norm and ensures accurate piecing when working with pre-cut charm squares. The WOF (width of fabric) is assumed to be approximately 42 inches.

• Setting rectangles: Cut 3 strips at 9½" x WOF, then sub-cut into 24 pieces measuring 9½" x 5". Cut 1 additional strip at 5" x WOF, then sub-cut into 4 pieces measuring 5" x 9½".
• Binding: Cut 6 strips at 2½" x WOF.

Techniques Used

This pattern relies on fundamental quilting techniques that are well within reach of an intermediate quilter. The construction is straightforward and methodical, focusing on accurate cutting, consistent seam allowances, and organized row assembly.

• Square pairing: Two 5" x 5" charm squares are sewn together along one edge to create a rectangular unit. A total of 37 square pairs are made in this step.
• Row construction: The quilt center is assembled in three distinct row types — Row A, Row B, and Row C — each with a specific arrangement of square pairs and setting rectangles.
• Pressing: Seams are pressed in one direction within each row, a technique that reduces bulk at