One of my readers asked to see the blocks that I made for the Disappearing 9 patch. There were 4 different kinds.
and this was the result.
I have a lot of floral fabrics and one box was all pieces smaller than a quarter yard, so I cut a bunch of them into strips and made 9 patches. Here it is in all of its ugliness.
Here it is cut in half both ways
and here is the layout of 4 blocks that were all alike. It's not too bad now, not beautiful, but not bad.
I always like to have samples in several types of fabrics for the class.
I like them both! The floral has a nice play of colors and is good for someone who doesn't like things as vivid as you and I like them. LOL.
ReplyDeleteYour attention span must be ok to get so much done!!! I like the mix of pinks and purples with the green, but can't wait to see the other layouts.
ReplyDeleteI think I like that lay out best - I love the zig zag.
ReplyDeleteKaren
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Wow, I love the zig zag. Hannah
ReplyDeleteWow - what a beautiful layout! Absolutely the best of all!
ReplyDeleteHugs from Annelise in Denmark
Hi Wanda
ReplyDeleteI just sorted through my fabrics as well, and found some "when did I buy these?" floral fat quarters (probably on sale at least 10 yr ago). So now I have an idea of what to do with them, thanks to you.
Do you start with 4 or 5-inch strips for your hidden 9 patches?
Vicky F
p.s. the zig zag setting brings to mind a fruit platter (kiwi, melon, blue grapes, strawberries, etc).
I just love the bright zig zag pattern.
ReplyDeleteThe florals are very different in a disappearing nine patch.
You must be an excellent instructor! It would be so much fun to take a class with you. BTW, I have many of those same "ugly" florals if you need more! :))
ReplyDeleteI am a HUGE fan of the florals. I actually found a BUNCH of them last week-end when I was searching frantically for my fall colored fabrics. NOW, I have a good idea how to use them!!! LOL thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat was the strip width that you used? Just curious. I have a bunch of 5 inch blocks that might work great.
I really like the layout with the 3 sets of colours but can't wait to see what other layouts you come up with.
ReplyDeleteYour zig zag quilt looks so 3D - as if you can see through it. Some in the foreground and some behind it.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy watching you work. Every day you brighten my day with so much inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWould you believe a BLIZZARD is predicted for our area on Thursday night on into Friday for our area. With lows of 6 - 9 degrees. We are headed for Seattle tomorrow and hope to miss it all.
J~MT
I'm not a fan of florals, but I love the other disappearing 9-patch layout. As for the watermelon, I think I still prefer the star layout. Mind you, if this is what you achieve when you've got distracted......
ReplyDeleteThese quilts are superb---------------------cottonrel
ReplyDeleteI have seen all your 9 patch postings and it is so much fun to see how the blocks changed. But do you mind telling us how big you cut the block to start with?
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