For quilt 2, i have been playing with the disappearing nine patch a. Next, i alternated the blocks between a square above and a reconstructed nine patch. After youve made your nine patch, find the middle of the block and use your quilt ruler to help you cut a straight line down the middle. Now, line up your clear ruler with one side edge and measure 7. Oct 28, 2017 the main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing nine patch. That wasnt so hard, was it creating a disappearing nine patch block gives you a chance to be creative. Disappearing nine patch free quilt pattern using fat.
Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions. The disappearing ninepatch is my new favorite block. The pattern can be used in making lap quilts, baby quilts, christmas and halloween quilts. Ok i got a few requests last night on calculating fabric for a d9p disappearing 9 patch, and let me tell you i have a new admiration for those who teach math i also preface this by letting you know that algebra is the one subject i got very poor grades in got the answers right but couldnt show my work.
Disappearing nine patch quilt block tutorial youtube. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. In this interesting variation, a fabric square of contrasting color is placed over a nine patch quilt block. Arrange your squares for the nine patch next to your.
In fact, it makes me think about cutting up other blocks and what patterns may appear. Another option that would simplify the look of the disappearing nine patch quilt and make it less scrappy would be to use one solid color of background fabric instead of the fat quarters. So you have a nicely pressed 9patch that should measure 14. If youre making a disappearing ninepatch quilt, youll have a lot of block, so you can simply join each quartered piece to create rows. I know, its hard but trust me, you will love the results. Take normal nine patch patterns to the next level with our collection of disappearing nine patch patterns. Mix it up with a few fun rotary cuts and you have yourself a super quick, simple and easy to sew quilt block. Sew strip pieced disappearing nine patch quilts choose a square size and determine how you wish to position fabrics. The reverse magic nine patch is a genius variation on disappearing nine patch quilt patterns that involves a reversal of your typical disappearing nine patch quilt directions. Here is one great simple block its a disappearing 9 patch cut on the diagonal and reassembled. As i mentioned last week, you can sew your squares disappearing 9 patch quadrants together by block or by row.
This awesome, scrappy quilt project creates a colorful quilt block that you can sew together in no time. I would like to correct that today because i know how nice it is when youre in a bee and you can just link your beemates to a tutorial. Jul 09, 2014 when i started with double disappearing 9 patch dd9p i gave an explanation of what i did but not a real tutorial. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. Heres 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. A disappearing 9 patch block will be about one inch smaller than the simple nine patch. I love the disappearing nine patch and find it fascinating for the same reason you do.
The disappearing nine patch quilt design is not my own, and i do not intend to imply anything more than insight into the fabrics disappearing nine patch. Ive decided on white for my outerside squares, color for my corner squares and teal blue for my center squares. You know what i mean, i am not going to reedit the photo. See more ideas about disappearing nine patch, nine patch, quilts. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye. Please note, tutorials for these blocks are found in. The nine patch disappeared and the disappearing nine patch took its place. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design. I think it would be great to use for an i spy quilt. I love this simple block with so many possibilities.
You can put them back any way you want in any order. But its really not difficult especially with this informative howto quilt article that discusses the history, work methods and more. Ill post a tutorial on the second variation tomorrow. What am i planning to do with my disappearing nine patch blocks. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. I love this simple block with so many possibil disappearing nine patch quilt block. Finished size means that is the size of the block after it is completely sewn into the quilt. Easy disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce. Aug 27, 2014 disappearing 9 patch quilt block criss cross cut. One of the most versatile quilt patterns around, this list of pretty disappearing nine patches. Im interested in playing around with new layouts so will definitely be giving this tutorial a try very soon. You can use 3 fabrics, or a variety for a scrappy look. Repeat in the other direction, being careful to line your pieces up precisely if you turn them. 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.
Sep 14, 2009 we are making a disappearing nine patch block that will measure 12. Using your rotary cutter, quilting ruler and self healing cutting mat. The world of disappearing quilt blocks is a fun one. Jun 22, 2014 this has an advantage of being symmetrical around the edges, unlike layout 1 did you spot that. If you want to make one block, join the first two units, then the bottom two. Jun 24, 2015 when i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing ninepatch block was like magic. Double disappearing ninepatch improved tutorial when i started with double disappearing 9 patch dd9p i gave an explanation of what i did but not a real tutorial. To create the amazing designs below with a disappearing 9 patch you must first cut up your block. The wonderful disappearing nine patchseems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Decipher your quilt the calculations behind 9 patch blocks for todays decipher your quilt post, leanne of she can quilt and i will both be talking about 9 patch blocks leanne is showing you how to identify 9 patch blocks and quilts, and i will be discussing the maths behind them.
The 9 patch quilt block is seriously one of the most basic and easy quilt block. The disappearing nine patch quilt block is a bit puzzling if youre trying to decipher its construction upon first glance. Disappearing nine patch quilts are perfect for using up your charm packs and are fantastic scrapbusting quilts. Disappearing 9patch with layer cakes reannalily designs. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing nine patch block was like magic. Choose 2 colors and 1 background color or 3 colors. I have no idea what store that is i think anthropology had a similar display at some point but all those sewing machines are pretty cool. Sorry i dont have the final photo of the sewn up 9 patch. Kathys version of the disappearing nine patch quilt. I think on a bigger quilt or one with more blocks it would have been a more obvious chain around the 4patch look. Simply put, a nine patch block is created and then sliced apart in a myriad of different cuts or with different color arrangements so it literally disappears and is replaced by four smaller units. Disappearing nine patch tutorial with layout differences, way cool. You can start with the basic quilting methods as the foundation you build upon. Once you have the six 6 disappearing 9patch blocks, start building the quilt top in only 2 rows.
Disappearing nine patch this is the block we will be sewing on october 6 at kayes house. Have you tried this disappearing quilt block before. This is a great quilt to make that is quick and easy to put together it is my goto for baby quilts the disappearing nine patch pattern. Disappearing or split 9patch block a quilt made with this block may be as simple three colors, strip pieced or complicated multiple scraps as desired. Regular nine patch blocks are cut through the centre in both directions, and the resulting four blocks rotated to create new patterns. For the disappearing nine patch youll need a set of charms, and this is the hunky dory charms, thats the one we just did the baby quilt out of, and what were going to do is were going to take nine of those charms and were going to sew them together in a giant nine patch. Your considerations may be the final layout of the blocks in the pieced top, colors, and prints. The squares in the corners are not cut, so put the fabrics that you want to be seen in the 4 corners of the nine patch. The blocks together make a disappearing nine patch quilt. However, there are many ideas for machine quilting that will add beauty to the nine patch design. For the disappearing ninepatch youll need a set of charms, and this is the hunky dory charms, thats the one we just did the baby quilt out of, and what were going to do is were going to take nine of those charms and were going to sew them together in a giant nine patch. I can totally see how it is a disappearing 9 patch. Choose the layout of your first block by picking out 9 of the 4.
Oct 15, 20 queen size disappearing 9patch with layer cakes. Sew three strips together lengthwise to create three strip sets that look like the three rows. Seriously only two because they are so incredibly large. Disappearing nine patch free quilt pattern using fat quarters. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. Disappearing blocks have always fascinated me so, now that we have the basics down, its time to give them a try. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. Using the width you chose, cut strips of each fabric from selvage to selvage. Crystals quilt is using 9 blocks, so thats why the different size.
It is very easy to make, and looks impressive when finished. Double twist tutorial 1 sew up your 9 patch using the 9 5. Dec 23, 2010 i decided they were great fabrics for a disappearing 9 patch tutorial. If you want to do this, just pick up 2 12 yards of a solid color background fabric instead of the 10 solid fat quarters. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. Try out this great fractured nine patch quilt block today.
We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. It has the looks of a complex pattern while in reality it is easy and suits beginner quilters. The disappearing nine patach dnp is a simple, but clever variation on the traditional nine patch block. The disappearing nine patch technique seems to have developed over time, and from the work of many quilters. Its so simple to make, but looks like you pieced together a ton of small squares and rectangles. It is made in the easypeasy style of disappearing 9patch pattern. At that point, it was easier to sew them all together by rows instead of blocks. A fat eighth is 9 x 21 but not all fabric cuts are totally accurate. If youve been searching for a way to mix up your usual quilting routine, then youll love these stunning disappearing nine patch patterns. All the measurements in the directions will be for ruths 12 disappearing nine patch with the 9 size in parenthesis. Try one of these traditional nine patch quilt patterns. This will just show the ladies another variation to the disappearing 9 patch.
Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. Disappearing 9patch qal, week 3 the crafty quilter. Oct 01, 2011 finished size means that is the size of the block after it is completely sewn into the quilt. The disappearing nine patch quilt pattern is that way. Disappearing nine patch is a quilt block that is made by a unique arrangement of nine patches of fabric. Before i knew anything about modern fabric or designers, i found a flea market fancy 6.
Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9 patch blocks. Whatever color is in the middle will end up in all four of. To start, you are going to make nine 9 patch blocks. The scrappy nine patch quilt block is the frugal quilters dream come true. Here we go first, make a plain ol nine patch block. The traditional ninepatch was a little busy for me, but add some sashing and boom. The disappearing nine patch is a simple variation on the traditional nine patch block. Now cut across the center of the block left to right, and then without moving the block, cut across the center of the block from top to bottom. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. Choose your block size, cut your fabric accordingly and follow the instructions below to make the block. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions step 1 make a 9 patch block. Machine quilting is ideal for a nine patch quilt because this design uses straight and simple lines. Stashbusters group had a question on laying out dis9ps and wow this is the best example ive ever seen thanks so much for taking the time to re layout the same blocks.
The wonderful disappearing nine patch seems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. Disappearing nine patch tutorial jos country junction. This version uses nine fabrics, is stripped pieced, and has side borders only. We are making a disappearing nine patch block that will measure 12.
So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your nine patch blocks, ill show you how. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. Raevenfea disappearing ninepatch with sizing table. Disappearing 9patch qal, week 2 the crafty quilter. Finally, join your two halves together to create one finished block. Since i snapped a few pics along the way of my improved disappearing nine patch quilt for my little girl, i thought id throw together a quick little tutorial for anyone interested in this super easy, versatile block. I had a certain color layout that i was trying to achieve, so i laid all of my squares out first before assembling them. This is a pretty common block, and all over blogland, but its easy and makes quilts which look more complicated to make than they are. Subtract the fourpatch disappearing seams per seam, one seam. Jun 26, 2017 you can learn more tips and tricks on basic 9 patch block construction here along with a few simple pattern ideas. Thanks so much for taking the time to relayout the same blocks. Decipher your quilt the calculations behind 9 patch blocks. Some of my pieces were just shy of 9 deep, so i cut my squares for this 9 patch.
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