2011 Week 24: Explore the Nine-Patch

The simple nine-patch.  This versatile block can be the star, co-star or extra of your quilt production!  Its appearance can change when it is sewn in the same two fabrics, or made with many different fabrics to create a scrappy look.  The sections can be made with straight lines an equal distance apart, or the cuts can be slanted, curved and/or different widths!

This week pick a size, and a style -  and make a nine-patch!

Here is a link with directions that will result in two nine-patch blocks (made with two fabrics):
http://www.thequiltercommunity.com/Wc1a8b2aaedf3b.htm
Notice the example scrappy quilt at the beginning of the screen.

Here is a link with directions for creating a three-color uneven nine-patch block:
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/projects-ideas/table-toppers-runners/uneven-nine-patch_3.html

Here are directions to making a disappearing nine-patch:
http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5294
You make a nine-patch then cut it and rearrange the pieces.

Here is a link with directions for using a disappearing nine-patch to create a new block:
http://ros-the-quilter.blogspot.com/2010/10/disappearing-nine-patch-second.html
You make a nine-patch then cut it and rearrange the pieces, then add another piece of fabric!

Here is a link with directions for making curvy nine-patches:
http://www.straw.com/quilting/articles/curvy9patch.html

Here is a link with directions for making a modern nine-patch:
http://modifytradition.blogspot.com/2009/11/nine-patch.html