9 patch quilt variations

Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9-patch blocks. Yet, there’s more to a 9-patch block than meets the eye! I’ll show you how to change-up the

This is the block I dreamed up for the April Block Lotto. I couldn't find a reference for this 9-patch variation, so I am calling it, Hot-Crossed 9 Patch. It looks great in a straight set, set on point and set with sashing strips or not. Susan made this great example. FABRICS For each block, you'll need three fabrics: Background: White solid or white-on-white (WOW) print. Plaid: Woven or printed plaid. In recognition of Earth day (April 22), I used re-claimed 100% plaid cottons from…

The 9 patch quilt block is seriously one of the most basic and easy quilt block. Mix it up with a few fun rotary cuts and you have yourself a super quick, simple and easy to sew quilt block!

Love is in the air, especially around February 14. Of course for lots of people it’s more commonly known as Valentine’s Day and what symbolizes the day more than hearts? I…

Here is a roundup of some of the best Disappearing 9 Block Quilting Patterns. The patterns are free and they're all a bit different so find your favorite style and start quilting! #quilting #quiltingpatterns #freepatterns #freequiltingpatterns #disappearing9block #quiltingtutorials #quiltingroundup #quiltpatterns #craftgossip

Hello everyone! Well, last night was the first gathering of the Sew n' Sews, and we had a blast!! Each month this year, my quilting peeps and I will get together and spend some time sewing up blocks that will be made into laps quilts and then donated to charity. January's block was the disappearing nine-patch. Here's a quick tutorial on the traditional disappearing nine-patch block and one variation, which I call, double trouble (because I have no idea what this block is really called!)…

The Double Nine Patch quilt block is an easy but very versatile block - great for the beginner as well as more advanced quilters. It is also a great stash buster.

Disappearing Nine Patch This is the block we will be sewing on October 6 at Kaye's house. These directions have lots and lots of baby steps because I'm writing them so that either Crystal (who hasn't sewn much since elementary school) or my 11 year old niece (who has only sewn two pillowcases) can read the directions and follow the pictures without too many questions. Here's the pattern we are using. You should be able to click on it and bring it up full size, then print from your browser…