June's Week 24: Nine-Patch

Man, I didn't get any 'exploring of nine-patches' done - 

but I

did pull out some pieces I received in a fabric swap and 

did make one pretty traditional one tonight!

Kathie's Nines - Week 24

I am never at a loss for making nine patches. Whenever I finish a project and have same fabric to spare (which is always), I usually whip up a pair of 6-1/2 inch nine patches. I've got quite a pile and will make a scrappy quilt or two soon. Also, I belong to a Yahoo group (Niblets) whose members exchange 3-1/2 inch nine patches each month. This month's theme was denim blue and bubblegum pink. Here is a picture of some bigs and smalls that I made this week. Kathie L in Allentown

The Nines-week 24

I tried & tried & tried to get these posted earlier this week, but I only just got to sit down at the computer just now.  Anyway...I love 9-patches!

My most recent favorite 9-patch is Cut Glass Dish, which I have been making compulsively for a few ....uhmmm...months now.  I like to take a completely not-neutral fabric, use it as the main & use neutrals scraps instead for the 1/2-square triangles.  I don't know why I find it so appealing, I just do. 

& yes, in my world lime green is a neutral.  Also, if a little yellow goes a long way then a lot of yellow will take you even further.

Tiny Nine Patch Blocks

I had a hard time getting started this morning.  I have lots of things to work on, but nothing was calling to me.  So I decided to do a few of these little nine patch blocks since that is the theme for this week.  These measure 3in. when completed.

Thanks June, for posting these for this week.  I love nine patch blocks!  I still want to do a few of the not-so-typical nine patch blocks later.

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