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5" Precut Quilt Squares (Charm Packs)

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5" precut quilt squares, better known as charm packs, are bundles of coordinating 5-inch squares cut from a single fabric line, usually 42 squares per pack. Shop hundreds of charm packs, plus Northcott Chips, Island Batik Stamps and Andover Single Scoops, for table runners, baby quilts, full-size quilts & beyond! read more

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5" Precut Quilt Squares (Charm Packs)

Looking for charm packs in every color, theme and style? You're in the right place. These precut bundles of 5" quilting squares are a customer favorite for a very good reason: they turn into gorgeous quilts and quick projects that come together in a snap.

What is a charm pack?

A charm pack is a bundle of precut 5" x 5" fabric squares, usually 42 of them, all cut from one coordinating fabric line. There's no measuring or cutting: the squares are ready to sew straight out of the package. Charm packs are also an easy, economical way to sample a whole fabric collection before you commit to yardage.

Charm squares are perfect for patchwork quilts, table runners, wall hangings, pillows and tote bags, and they play nicely with other precuts like jelly rolls (2.5" strips) and layer cakes (10" squares).

Why are they called charm packs?

"Charm pack" started out as one manufacturer's name for a bundle of 5" squares, and it stuck. It's what most quilters call them, and it's what we've called them in our tutorials for years. Other fabric companies use their own names for the same thing: Northcott calls them Chips, Island Batik calls them Stamps, and Andover calls them Single Scoops. Some simply say 5" squares. It's all the same idea, a cute name for a stack of coordinating 5-inch precut quilt squares, and you'll find every one of them right here.

Shop 5" squares from Robert Kaufman, Northcott, Henry Glass, Island Batik, FreeSpirit, Maywood Studio, Andover and more, including baby-themed packs that are perfect for nursery quilts and gifts.

Charm pack FAQ

How many charm packs do I need for a quilt?

It depends on your pattern, how many seams it has, and whether you add yardage for borders, sashing or cornerstones. A good starting estimate:

  • Baby: 1 charm pack
  • Crib: 2 charm packs
  • Lap: 3 charm packs
  • Twin: 4 charm packs
  • Queen: 5–6 charm packs
  • King: 6–7 charm packs

Buying for a specific project? Grab one extra pack so you don't run short.

How many squares are in a charm pack?

Most charm packs have 42 squares, each 5" x 5". Counts can vary slightly by manufacturer, so check the product details before you plan your layout.

What's the difference between a charm pack and a mini charm pack?

Charm packs are 5" squares. Mini charm packs are 2.5" squares, great for tiny blocks and scrappy details.

What can I make with charm packs?

New to 5" squares? Our guide to charm pack quilt patterns for beginners walks you through the projects that actually get finished, how to press your squares so the seams behave, and how to check a charm pack measures a true 5" before you cut. Ready to pick a project? Browse our charm pack quilt patterns.

You'll also find plenty of super simple charm pack quilt projects in our YouTube playlist:

There are so many possibilities with charm squares, and you don't have to stop at quilts. From table runners to pillows and tote-ally cute bags, a charm pack is just the thing to make something unique. For even more ideas, check out our charm pack quilting tutorial collection.