Nine patches are a traditional quilt block made with nine simple squares. Youll love this insanely easy disappearing nine patch quilt block. Here are some examples of nine patch blocks combined with solid blocks. Disappearing nine patch quilt block october 2016 block. The quilt block comes with a perkpatchwork sashing and cornerstones are built into the design. Quilt discovery experience homestead national monument of. See how to sew a quilt block together step by step with pictures.
The smart thing about this tutorial is that it uses a charm pack to create the quilt block. On the nine patch quilt, combining two styles of machine quilting is possible. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your ninepatch blocks, ill show you how. Quilt class 101 quilting class, triangle quilt, patchwork quilts.
The black print chain running through the blocks and a lowvolume. There are hundreds of variations, perhaps even thousands. How to sew a split nine patch quilt block free beginner. Your lights and darks can all be different or all the same, but they must contrast with each other. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. This block is a great choice to make use of scrap fabrics. If your nine patch was 6 finished, or 612 unfinished, your solid block would be cut 612 unfinished to match it. Like the name implies, it features nine patchwork squares arranged in a threebythree grid, just let a chess board or tictactoe square. Although a single ninepatch block is shown, use the same stitching paths for an entire quilt top assembled from ninepatch blocks. My love for fabric has driven my career from my first job in a shirt factory to my current longarm quilting business. Free tutorial with pictures on how to make a patchwork quilt in under 180 minutes by patchworking and machine sewing with.
It contains only nine blocks, but the sashing and sashing squares are pieced to mimic the blocks, creating the look of interlocking blocks. To mark a quilt top, extend the length of the lines from edge to edge. Three rows of three squares create quilt design that is versatile, traditional and trendy all at the same time. Nine patch quilt block with sashing video tutorial youtube. Using the design potential of the traditional ninepatch as a starting point, quilters apply their own creative talents to create a oneofakind quilt that best expresses their interpretation of this muchloved block. Before i knew anything about modern fabric or designers, i found a flea market fancy 6 charm pack at my very traditional lqs and got to work. Ive got an old quilt block book by maggie malone, the 1001 patchwork designs. Everyones got a favorite color or two that they like to incorporate in their quilting. For many years, nine patches were one of the first blocks taught to young girls learning how to quilt. Mix it up with a few fun rotary cuts and you have yourself a super quick, simple and easy to sew quilt block. Album leaf has a light signature panel that was used to make friendship quilts for friends and familyeveryone who made a quilt block signed with a name, message, or both. Be sure to subscribe to stitches quilting to get an email with the free four square in a nine block modern quilt pattern.
Half square triangles so many possibilities chasing cottons. Uneven nine patch quilt pattern antique style you may remember i posted these blocks. Uneven nine patch the uneven nine patch style of quilt block is so named because not all of the nine individual patches are the same size as is the case in a regular nine patch quilt block. Disappearing nine patch quilts are trending in quilting, but first youll need to make the blocks. See more ideas about patch quilt, nine patch quilt and quilts. While the ninepatch is a very simple block, it is also a block type that describes the style of the construction. October 6, 2015 thanks everyone for all of the lovely comments i have received for my uneven nine patch quilt top. Uneven nine patch block tutorial ive been contemplating this block for quite some time. This simple patchwork block can be transformed into a disappearing 9 patch and look amazing. Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. The stack of finished 9patch blocks on point have also been growing as thats another easy stitch to pick up after some more involved piecing. We were recently wowed by vintage legacies author carol hopkins and her fun trick for making three nine patch blocks at a time, all with the perfect amount of light squares and dark squares per block. You need five dark 2 12 inch squares and four light 2 12 inch squares for each nine patch. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block.
While bedsize quilts required a lot of room to piece, pieced patterns could be assembled in a relatively small space and easily carried until stitched. This is slightly more involved to piece than the original, but still fairly simple to work up. In this video, kelly pederson hanson shares a technique that will make any quilter look like a seasoned artist. Finished unit make 12 or 20 cindy carter 2009 military nine patch 7 free pattern. Digital download nine patch on point quilt pattern by msqc. Rolling nine patch block should measure 5 12 x 5 12. But the box full of the 9patch blocks waiting to be surrounded by triangles has grown at a faster pace than those that have been finished. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new.
For a 6 inch finished nine patch blocks in the quilt, you need to cut 2 12 inch squares. They are often combined with solid blocks of the same size. The disappearing nine patch quilt block aka tossed nine patch quilt block is a must have in your sewing arsenal. I am working on a disappearing nine patch star quilt for qov, just my second quilt. Have no fear because this free quilt tutorial will guide you. I love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. Our focus is on wide backing, strips, and other precut fabrics. This is a really basic block that is very beginnerfriendly, but it looks just fancy enough to wow people when you tell. But instead of having to cut out 9 blocks for each block there is a faster way to put these together and i call it my cheater way. Learn how to make the essential ninepatch quilt block with easy strip piecing. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. For some time ive been wanting to really dive into the topic of quilting.
How to make a ninepatch quilt block easy step by step uses 2 fat quarters to make two 1212 square quilt blocks. This style of quilt block is often used in 10 quilt block to make the math easier, but you will find this construction method in many other quilt blocks as well. Uneven nine patch block tutorial today i am making a small lap quilt. Find nine patch quilt blocks, free quilting patterns, and more in this collection of nine patch mustsees. The most common way to assemble a ninepatch block is by attaching three uniform sized blocks across to form a single strip as illustrated below.
As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. Disappearing 9patch quilt block national quilters circle. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I think this makes a beautiful quilt for a man thats my plan. Double ninepatch is a timehonored variation of the basic ninepatch block. The 9 patch quilt block is seriously one of the most basic and easy quilt block. Perhaps try a sixteenpatch variation on the nine patch quilt pattern with this sixteen patch baby quilt, or an elevenpatch variation with this 11 patch scrap quilt. This quilt is made up of 9patch blocks and plain blocks. The perfect place to use this is a quilt made of nothing but nine patches, set edge to edge, with no sashing. The world of disappearing quilt blocks is a fun one. Sashing can be a lot of fun in a quilt, adding visual interest, surprising design elements, or just plain restful space between heavily pieced blocks.
Some people may also call this puss in the corner block, although this has many variations and can be more complex than the block which i am sharing today. I will definitely be making some more for another project. From keeping your lines straight, to nesting seams, this foundation block is one that you will want to master. Once the basic technique is mastered the possibilities are endless. The 9 patch quilt it was the change in construction, from pieced medallions to ninepatch blocks that revolutionised american quilting. In todays video we are going to be making the split nine patch quilt block. Make a nine patch on point quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. Many of you were wondering if i could provide some information about the block used in this quilt. Nine patch quilt block tutorial simple simon and company. Nine patch fabrics, your source for quilting supplies and fabric were a familyrun site for quilt lovers. Make a nine patch quilt block quickly with this tutorial. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing ninepatch block was like magic. The basic 9patch quilt block can easily be made with two fabrics and two different fabric stratassew strips together, sub cut into sections, then sew into a block. Four square in a nine patch modern quilt block stitches.
This pattern along with some vines could then be used to do the sashing, corner blocks and borders. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork. I made a test block, a while back and i was sharing it with paula j payne from quilting. Uneven nine patch quilt pattern antique style susies. The simple nine patch quilt block pattern is easy to make. Unlike the original, this version contains a ninepatch within a ninepatch. This is a sweet little technique for making nine patch quilt blocks two at a timea positive dark squares in the corners and a negative light squares in the cornersfrom two squares of fabric.
Early morning star might not look like a ninepatch quilt block at first glance, but it does fall into that category. The nine patch is a popular pattern used by pioneer women. Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two. This block is great for beginners and is a good way to use up some scrap fabric if you have any. I just love seeing everyones blocks in happy little stacks. When creating straight line patterns, no need to backtrack, create a continuous second line close the first. At this point, you can choose to make two different kinds of nine patch blocks positive blocks, where the darker fabric anchors the four corners, or negative blocks, where the lighter fabric anchors the corners. Or you could use up your stash to make a bed quilt for a special occasion or loved one. A quilt top made of ninepatch blocks, whether basic or complex, may vary from the very simple to extremely complex, both in the geometry as well as the colorplay. Nine patch blocks are comprised of nine units, laid out in three rows of three patches. Today, most beginner quilt classes include a nine patch block. There will be a post later this week to show you how to arrange this block into a full quilt with quilt size deminsions, cutting instructions and yardage needed.
Quilters describe personal inspirations and experiences while making their quilts. Wish it was an original, but still love quilt history. The disappearing 9patch is a quick and easy quilt block that you can use to make a table runner, baby quilt, or other favorite project. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye.
I think uneven nine patch is very descriptive of this block. Start with strips and end up with two different coordinating 9patch blocks. That means you wont have to fool with sewing a sash between blocks and adding a long strip of sashing between rows. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new quilters. The earliest homesteaders had neither time or fabric to spare. Be sure to use these easy tips to keep your block looking its best. Album leaf is a ninepatch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9inch square. Nine patch quilt blocks are numerous and likewise, the sister block type the uneven nine patch. Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. This block can be done, start to finish in 15 minutes meaning a full size quilt can be done in about three hours. Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the.
With a charm pack, you dont have to worry about cutting out quilt squares. In the plain quilt squares, a quilted floral or circular design or an embroidery design could be machine quilted. Jenny ryan is an artist, crafter, and maker of things. Both can be simple or challenging, depending on the number of pieces in each quilt patch. After doing a lot of research i realized the 9patch quilt block is the ideal place to start.