A few readers have inquired about what the best way is to sew and press seams of the nine patch blocks so that all of the seams nest when sewing blocks together into a quilt top, and so here today a quick and. We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. If your nine patch is not accurate, try one of my quilt block squaring up techniques. For this project, she chose blueberry patch batiks strips by kathy. A nine patch quilt block is exactly what they name implies that they areone block made out of 9 smaller blocks. Someone linked me here to your urban nine patch quilt. A disappearing 9patch block will be about one inch smaller than the simple nine patch. With simple nine patch blocks that form a single irish chain quilt pattern, you can create a beautiful quilt without knowing much about piecework. This weeks easy quilt block is made of nine small fabric squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern. This pattern is actually a disappearing 9 patch block, and it is so much easier than it looks. I would like to correct that today because i know how nice it is when youre in.
This picnic blanket pattern combines rail fence blocks with nine patches and a bold black and white sashing for a quilt with a retro feel. 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. Materials 3 moda hunky dory charm packs homespun fabric to match cut into 5 in x 5 in squares. These quilt fabrics like layer cakes, charm packs, and jelly rolls make textile patchwork as easy as pie. Pattern and tutorial to sew an oven mitt with this quilt block coming up soon. Nine patch quilting block beginner block quilting series youtube. Here at msqc we are all about quick and easy quilting tutorials.
Ok, in order to build an entire quilts worth of nine patches and hourglasses, youre. She chose new hope charm packs by jo morton for moda fabrics. Irish chain ninepatch quilt tutorial diary of a quilter. This simple 9 patch quilt block tutorial is written for the absolute beginner. The graphic above shows the two kinds of ninepatch blocks you can make from two fabrics.
Or pull out some of your favorite leftover red and pink scraps for a. Simple ninepatch and hourglass blocks go modern in this pastel quilt. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. Find nine patch quilt blocks, free quilting patterns, and more in this collection of nine patch mustsees. The following picture shows the latest project i sewed with this 9patch quilt block as an example. Since i mixed the 9patch quilt block with a square fabric, this patchwork is called double 9patch quilt. These are really easy to make and perfect for beginners. Stitch a quick and easy crazy nine patch quilt pattern. Cotton or polyester thread in a neutral color like beige or pale grey. Charm packs, or pre cut 5 squares are readily available in most quilt shops and on our website. This quilt block is simply made up of nine squares, which can be any size. The ninepatch quilt block is one of the best blocks if youre a beginning quilter. Here is some of the quilt inspiration and tutorials using a classic nine patch quilt block.
How to make a 9patch quilt block, sewing with nancy zieman, change. I used a steady betty its great for laying quilt blocks out and being able to transfer them to the sewing machine area. This simple pattern is a firsttime quilters dream, and there are many guides and videos to get a beginner started in the right direction. Pair one a segment and two b segments to create the three rows of a nine patch quilt block. Choose your block size, cut your fabric accordingly and follow the instructions below to make the block. Jenny demonstrates how to make a beautiful bordered nine patch using 2. 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. The graphic above shows the two kinds of nine patch blocks you can make from two fabrics.
According to the block size measurement chart above, from fabric a cut 5 squares, from fabric b cut 4 squares. I need a pattern for a twin quilt so i know how many colors of fabric i need and how much fabric of each color. Moda hunky dory charm pack quilt using disappearing 9. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork. The nine patch quilt block has many different variations split nine patch, double nine patch, blooming nine patch. Part of the beauty of the quilt block is the placement of the pieces once you give them a cut. Using three fabrics and swapping the cut pieces yields three baby quilts in no time at all. Learn how to make the essential ninepatch quilt block with easy strip piecing. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the. This nine patch quilt tutorial will cut your learning time. Week two of my classic quilt blocks series is always my favorite because its tutorial week, and i like to think your happily sewing along with me. See photo for pressing guide these blocks should finish 6 12.
Disappearing nine patch is a quilt block that is made by a unique arrangement of nine patches of fabric. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block. Disappearing nine patch quilt block tutorial youtube. The basic pattern is easy to sew and it has a different feel depending on what kind of fabric you choose even soft neutrals or 30s reproductions would work. To assembly ninepatch quilt blocks alternate 2 darklightdark units with 1 lightdarklight unit and sew them together, nesting the seams. Each fabric in supersized nine patch is cut with just two cuts with a rotary cutter.
You have a positive and a negative block, usually patterns call for one or the. Refer to these instructions for stitching together most any quilt block that is laid out on a nine patch grid. You can find the tutorial for this classic irish chain crib quilt here. Beginner quilt patternsmodern quilt patternsquilt block patternsquilt tutorialspattern blocksquilt blockspanel quilts. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new quilters. At its most basic, it is nine different squares of fabric sewn together to form a larger square.
Pirate, a member of our quilting forum, found a few answers about the history of the technique when she made her own disappearing nine patch quilt. It has the looks of a complex pattern while in reality it is easy and suits beginner quilters. My favorite hand quilting tutorials coming soon if this was a credit card commercial, i would list out the price of all the items and end with seeing this project. Disappearing nine patch quilts are known for their intricate and complicatedlooking designs, even though theyre incredibly simple to make.
Okay so this nine patch quilt is made of nine squares to make one block and then a plain white block in between. Well start with the most simple form of ing precut squares. Basic 9 patch quilt block free quilt pattern craft passion. This quilt is the perfect example of a scrapbusting ninepatch quilt. The crazy nine patch pattern is a very versatile one to have because it can be used in all sorts of ways from baby quilts to bed quilts, or even for pillows and table runners.
Free tutorial how to make a nine patch quilt by vanessa. Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. Im doing a giveaway on my blog for sew mama sews giveaway day and asked entrants to link me to their favorite quilt patterntutorial. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. Sew the rows together and press seam allowances any direction.
This quilt is made up of 9patch blocks and plain 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. For security, most quilters buy a quarter yard or so of extra fabric and add it to their stash if they dont use it. These free quilt patterns and tutorials are perfect for cozy bed quilts or snuggly baby quilts for your new grandchild. The disappearing nine patch technique seems to have developed over time, and from the work of many quilters. Youre not cutting and sewing 9 individual patches a patch at a time. Jenny doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy tilted 9 patch quilt using 2. Jenny shows how to make the fabulous disappearing nine patch quilt block using charm squares. After doing a lot of research i realized the 9 patch quilt block is the ideal place to start. A nine patch is one of the most basic quilting blocks.
Nine patch quilt block tutorial simple simon and company. Nine patch quilt patterns can be made into tiny miniquilts or a gorgeous kingsize bedspread. A blog by helen bailey, with a tutorial about her own use of the disappearing nine patch, helped popularize the term. Hunky dory collection fabrics disappearing 9 patch in easy project disappearing pinwheel sampler quilt free tutorials.
The pattern can be used in making lap quilts, baby quilts, christmas and halloween quilts. 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. This nine patch quilt tutorial will measure approximately 35 inches by 40 inches using 6. This gray and white cribsize version is one of my most recent finishes. She used a delilah rolie polie by doodlebug designs for riley blake. 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. Learn how to make a simple nine patch quilt block in a flash with this quilt.
Sew a bright table topper using precut print strips and solid white. The best part about these disappearing nine patch patterns is that theyre excellent. The blocks together make a disappearing nine patch quilt. Nine patch mini quilt tutorial this mini quilt is perfect for using precuts 5. Disapearing 9 patch quilt block tutorial patchwork posse. You generally get a nice variety of lights and darks, so you can make a scrappy nine patch block. Made with disappearing nine patch quilt directions, this kids quilt pattern is perfect for any little girl or boys bedroom. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the seasoned.
Hopefully youve had some time to pull fabrics and plan some nine patch blocks using last weeks colouring sheet, and youre ready to sew. Nine patch quilt blocks can also be a compilation of smaller quilting units like the 4 patch. For our nine patch quilt tutorial we purchased 1 12 yards of dark fabric and 58 yard of light fabric. A ninepatch quilt is a great way to turn those scraps into something beautiful. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions. Nine patch checkerboard quilt tutorial thank you for all of your comments on my most recent project the nine patch checkerboard quilt. Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two squares.
Supersized nine patch two simple cuts in three oneyard pieces of fabric result in patches for three quick cribsized quilts. The i spy disappearing nine patch is a great idea for kids quilt patterns because it serves as entertainment and style. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. This weeks new quilt combines two classic blocks, so please be sure to gather all the supplies necessary for both. Take large nine patch blocks and create something new and exciting with carla klops tutorial of her pattern nine patch evolved visit carlas tutorial here. These instructions assume that you cut the strips for these blocks across the full. Her tutorial covers the basics you need to know to make ninepatch blocks and the style in her tutorial is nice and clean with white squares alternating with your chosen colors. For some time ive been wanting to really dive into the topic of quilting. 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. Im going to show you two ways to sew this block, and both ways will yield a 6 block finished.
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