While the nine patch is a very simple block, it is also a block type that describes the style of the construction. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. At first glance, you might think this quilt design is a combination of several different blocks designsperhaps a 4patch paired with squares and rectangles. For a twin size, 65 wide, made with 4 blocks the math is. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design learn more about the blocks history and find additional assembly and design details in a disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern that was. Made with the northcott line called mystic gardens. And the block that they used most often was the ninepatch quilt block. The 4 patch block is a good starting place to make sure your 14 seams really are 14 and to get. Use my courthouse steps quilt block pattern to sew an easy variation of the traditional log cabin quilt block. Ive managed to avoid the evil m word up until now, but maths is a really important part of quilts and geometry so i cant really avoid it any longer. Quilt blocks are designed and made in a many sizes.
Using simple measurements, a 4patch block finishes at 4,6, 8, or 10 inches. Learn more about the block s history and find additional assembly and design details in a disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern that was originally used for an online quilt block exchange. Refer to these instructions for stitching together most any quilt block that is laid out on a nine patch grid. This version uses nine fabrics, is stripped pieced, and has side borders only. The 9 squares that make up this block are each made up of smaller ninepatch blocks. Trade star indigo color hand block printed kantha quilt, queen size patchwork cotton bedspread, made by artisians of india 4. A quilt top made of nine patch blocks, whether basic or complex, may vary from the very simple to extremely complex, both in the geometry as well as the colorplay. Using simple measurements, a 4 patch block finishes at 4,6, 8, or 10 inches. King size blooming nine patch quiltingboard forums. I got the pattern from one of my favorite easy quilt books, judy sisneros 9patch pizzazz. Like the name implies, it features nine patchwork squares arranged in a threebythree grid, just let a chess board or tictactoe square. 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 a perfect nine patch quilt block.
For some time ive been wanting to really dive into the topic of quilting. I love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring. You dont have to worry about straight lines or precise measurements to make this easy crazy quilt block. This awesome, scrappy quilt project creates a colorful quilt block that you can sew together in no time. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the seasoned. Here we go first, make a plain ol nine patch block. This quilt block is made up of 5 nine patch blocks centered to make an x. Scissortail quiltings quilt block library quilt block. Try one of these traditional nine patch quilt patterns. This is the updatednew version of the disappearing 9 patch.
How many quilt blocks you need for each row and column in your patchwork is calculated as the quilt dimension the number at the top of the column divided by the finished block size. Mar 27, 2014 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. There are many, many nine patch style quilt blocks. Most 9patch quilt blocks look best when lighter value and darker value fabrics are paired together to form a small checkerboard. This quilt block tutorial marries the feel of a log cabin quilt block pattern with interlocking rings or even a rail fence quilt pattern waynes quilts wayne always has such cool quilts, i have a pattern for the celtic blocks. Quilting another handy chart for making quilts twin through king. Using simple measurements, a 9 patch block finishes at 6, 9, or 12 inches.
Disappearing 9patch with layer cakes reannalily designs. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. For this tute we are going to use colors a, b, and c color a will be the 4 outside corners of the beginning 9 patch block color b will be the center 4 outside squares in the 9 patch color c will be the center square of the 9 patch. Remember, its okay if your quilt block measurements dont exactly to the sizes above, just try to keep in mind the size of the mattress and how much coverage you think the quilt recipient will want. The four patch block is one of the simplest pieced quilt blocks. Quilt size chart the ultimate quilters guide the sewing loft. Sep 07, 2017 it is best to start with a quilt block. Alternate your light and dark nine patch squares if you want, or use all the same, either will make a pretty quilt. I made the squares for the 9 patch 5 each that is including seam allowance. Double ninepatch quilt block 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. While its not a hard pattern to master, ninepatch quilts dont have to be entire basic.
To calculate starting squares from finished block size. Dec 08, 2016 jenny doan demonstrates how to make an easy nine patch swap quilt using yardage and 5 inch squares of precut fabric charm packs. In quilting, 12inch blocks are fairly standard because the measurements are easy to work with. Divide the size of your block by three to determine the size of each square in the block.
This block will measure 6 inch square, finished, once all the blocks are sewn together. To make the triangles jitters quilt as a queen, simply use the throw quilt as a base, but make the hsts 10. This is a simple, modern and elegant hip to be square quilt pattern that you can get for free. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. In addition, downloads are available for many of the blocks containing instructions to make the blocks in multiple sizes. Oct 15, 20 queen size disappearing 9patch with layer cakes. Four patch blocks can be made using 2, 3 or 4 different fabrics depending on the effect you are after. Nine patch quilting block beginner block quilting series youtube. This nine patch quilt tutorial will cut your learning time to. The scrappy nine patch quilt block is the frugal quilters dream come true. On the left are alternating nine patch blocks, and on the right they are all mostly dark nine patch blocks. Ninepatch quilt block patterns of all types and sizes. Once you have the six 6 disappearing 9patch blocks, start building the quilt top in only 2 rows. Choose your desired quilt block size below to see all the available patterns currently available.
It is easy to determine the finished size of the block because you ignore the 12 inch part of the cut, which is for the seam allowances, and just add up the numbers. Kathys version of the disappearing nine patch quilt 46. Enter the 9 inch block not too big and not too small, but just fits the bill. I think this block is ideal for using precuts such as a 5. It is made in the easypeasy style of disappearing 9patch pattern. Seriously only two because they are so incredibly large.
After doing a lot of research i realized the 9patch quilt block is the ideal place to start. Coordinate colors and prints in blocks to make stripes and make your fat quarter quilt. The 9 patch is considered a basic foundation block in quilting that can help your build your skills in so many ways. Here are the cutting measurements for a nine patch quilt block in three sizes. The perfect place to use this is a quilt made of nothing but nine patches, set edge to edge, with no sashing. Learn how to change the size of any quilt block the spruce crafts. As youll soon learn, its a 9patcha camouflaged 9patch block.
You should have 15 nine patch quilt blocks and 15 solid blocks. 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. Its easy to make, its easy to get great results, and it can be used in a variety of ways. Jenny doan demonstrates how to make an easy nine patch swap quilt using yardage and 5 inch squares of precut fabric charm packs. This easy ninepatch parfait lap quilt pattern can be made in a weekendits a sweet treat with zero calories. And to inspire you to use nine patch blocks in a quilt of your own, heres a ninepatch quilt i made a few years ago. Disappearing nine patch nine patch quilt pattern blocks quilt patterns block patterns cut block half square triangles quilting projects quilt blocks. Do a spot check on several of the blocks to be sure. A nine patch quilt block is exactly what they name implies that they areone block made out of 9 smaller blocks.
For this tute we are going to use colors a, b, and c color a will be the 4 outside corners of the beginning 9 patch block color b will be the center 4 outside squares. 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. D9p size chart reference chart, disappearing nine patch. We used simply chic charm pack by anna stuart for benartex.
The book goes through some of the things to help you choose fabric. Enter the 9 inch block not too big and not too small, but just fits the bil. Jun 26, 2017 i love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring. 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 disappearing ninepatch is my new favorite block. Each entry also shows an exploded illustration that details how the block is constructed. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye.
Decipher your quilt the calculations behind 9 patch blocks. We say unfinished because you still have raw edges. In this example, the finished block will be 9 inches square. A few more facts about the quilt blocks the outer four corners of the parent nine patch block remain squares in the daughters. There is no question that 12 quilt blocks are the most commonly used.
Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two. A disappearing 9 patch block will be about one inch smaller than the simple nine patch. Dec 10, 2009 each 9 patch block finishes at 6 and each sashing strip finishes at 2. Also, what if you increase the size of your 9 patch blocks and alternate squares. According to the block size measurement chart above, from fabric a cut 5 squares, from fabric b cut 4 squares. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce. I absolutely love using this software because it makes designing quilts and changing their layouts soooooo easy. Choose the lap quilt, fully patterned in the mccalls quick quilts issue shown below, or download the exclusive free queen size pattern under web bonuses below. Fourpatch and ninepatch quilt blocks are routinely subdivided to create more intricate patterns, but once you become a block watcher it will be. The measurements refer to the finished size, after the 14inch seams have been eaten up on each side. Here is a massive list of quilt blocks to help get those creative juices flowing. Coordinate colors and prints in blocks to make stripes and make your fat quarter quilt patterns pop with unique piecing techniques. You would need 20 extra blocks ten for each additional column and then add in the sashing 2 finished x 2 strips. Beginner block lotto is a pretty country nine patch block thats put on point by surrounding it with corner triangles.
Choose your block size, cut your fabric accordingly and follow the instructions below to make the block. And to inspire you to use nine patch blocks in a quilt of your own. Here are the two blocks that came from the strip sets you saw in this tutorial. The quilt block library contains beautiful illustrations for over 200 quilt block patterns. Finished means when it is placed into a quilt, the finished size of the block is 4 12 inches. How to do a nine patch quilting block with jenny from missouri star quilt co. Image result for how many 9 inch blocks for a queen quilt quilting. Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. Cut two contrasting squares equal to the finished size of the nine patch block plus 11.
It is made by sewing 4 squares the same size together to make a larger square. I want to do a quilt one plain block 9by 9 and then the other ones a 9 inch blockusing two colors and cutting strips 312 and end up with a none inch blockproblems,,i want the quilt to the floor so would need 108 across and maybe 108 squarehow many blocks would i needany advice is welcome. You would need 20 extra blocks ten for each additional column and then add in the sashing 2. If you have access to the bed you wish to cover, give it a quick measure so you dont have to guess. Enter the number of patches in the block and the number of blocks in the quilt. In fact, the basic layoutwhich is simply nine evenly sized. Here are the cutting measurements for the nine patch quilt block in five sizes. We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. The original nine patch quilt block can be called the parent block. See more ideas about disappearing nine patch, nine patch and quilts. Album leaf is a ninepatch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9inch square. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. 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. Wonky 9 patch quilt series making the blocks the easy way with only 4 seams.
This tutorial will show you how to make 12inch quilt blocks using the ninepatch pattern. Instead of a 3 inch 9 patch, make 6 inch 9 patch units. For our nine patch quilt tutorial all our units will measure 6 12 inch square, unfinished. Depending on your chosen design, you may find that block pattern in a variety of sizes. Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two squares. Nine patch quilt block tutorial simple simon and company. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. The four sections cut from the original blocks are called the daughter blocks.
How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. Each unsewn patch should measure 3 12 inches so the finished patches are 3 inches. Add 12 inch to the measurements to allow for seam allowances. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. They are often combined with solid blocks of the same size. This calculator gives you the amount of fabric needed for any size and number of patches. The crazy nine patch is a super easy quilt block that comes together in no time. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions. Make a 9 patch swap quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. Here are some examples of nine patch blocks combined with solid blocks.
The cheat sheet is mega simple because it helps you convert the half square triangles into any size. Youll find lots of ways to use the nine patch block pattern. Beginner block lotto is a pretty country ninepatch block thats put on point by surrounding it with corner triangles. 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. Aug 07, 2016 the humble nine patch is an essential quilt block. The disappearing nine patch quilt pattern is that way. Its so simple to make, but looks like you pieced together a ton of small squares and rectangles. The most common blooming nine patch is a onecolor quilt, gradually increasing the darkness of that color in each fabric. Using simple measurements, a 9patch block finishes at 6, 9, or 12 inches. Your solid squares are cut the same size as your unfinished nine patch blocks, which should measure 5 inches. Cut your strips as long as the fabric will let you, from selvage to selvage. When taking these measurements, remember to add length for the quilt to hang off the edges of the mattress.
Nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial easy for beginngers. Raevenfea disappearing ninepatch with sizing table. Kathys version of the disappearing nine patch quilt. Since you want the quilt to be at least 78 wide, you will need 12 extra inches. D9p size chart reference chart, disappearing nine patch, chart. This simple patchwork block can be transformed into a disappearing 9 patch and look amazing. If your nine patch was 6 finished, or 612 unfinished, your solid block would be cut 612 unfinished to match it. Easy courthouse steps quilt block and quilt pattern. Sep 16, 2018 image result for how many 9 inch blocks for a queen quilt.
Each 9 patch block finishes at 6 and each sashing strip finishes at 2. For a 4 12 finished block cut strips 2 inches wide. 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. Block will measure 5 inches when you measure them before they are sewn into your quilt. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the.
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