I made 20 stars in all with ninepatch centers using a jelly roll in patriotic colors. Teresadownunder nine patch quilt block with sashing. This quilt is the perfect example of a scrapbusting ninepatch quilt. It contains only nine blocks, but the sashing and sashing squares are pieced to mimic the blocks, creating the look of interlocking blocks. Im so excited to be able to participate in a quilt. The magically self sashing disappearing nine patch quilt, like other nine patch quilt patterns, is very easy to piece together. In this 10lesson course, jenny doan of the missouri star quilt company introduces you to amazing timesaving techniques for creating beautiful family heirlooms. For security, most quilters buy a quarter yard or so of extra fabric and add it to their stash if they dont use it. On the nine patch quilt, combining two styles of machine quilting is possible.
I added a running stitch along the edges of the nine patch. This sneaky little pattern makes the disappearing nine patch quilt block really work for you. A ninepatch quilt is a great way to turn those scraps into something beautiful. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options.
Easy disappearing nine patch quilt tutorial free quilt pattern by leah day duration. Magically self sashing disappearing nine patch quilt. For a 6 inch finished nine patch blocks in the quilt, you need to cut 2 12 inch squares. Pages public figure artist teresadownunder videos nine patch quilt block with sashing. Sew a nine patch to one side of 12 of the sashing units. These quilt patterns can be used alone or in combination with other blocks to create an unlimited number of quilting designs. This pattern uses sashing to create lots of motion in the design. This nine patch quilt tutorial will cut your learning time. This week were going to take it a bit further and talk about how wide to make the sashing, how sashing affects the overall look of a quilt, and how to pull off some really impressive sashing tricks. The magically self sashing disappearing nine patch quilt, like other nine patch quilt patterns, is. 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. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing ninepatch block was like magic. Again, if you pressed to the red you should be able to nest the seam together easily.
Sew your long sashing strips between your strips of nine patch blocks and small sashings, as well as to the top and bottom of your quilt. This narrow sashing for joining is where additional fabric will be necessary. That means you wont have to fool with sewing a sash between blocks and adding a long strip of sashing between rows. Two sets that are sashing nine patch sashing two sets that are sashing nine sashing nine. From traditional ninepatch units, to glorified ninepatch, uneven ninepatch, and double ninepatch blocks, this simply block produces beautiful results.
You can make posts out of a single fabric or create a pieced square, such as a ninepatch or quartersquare triangle block, that incorporates quiltdesign elements. Of all the quilts we have ever made here on the blog, this quilt is likely the one we get the most questions about. Sashing is an easy method that increases the size of a quilt while enhancing its design. The addition of a 4 inch sashing with corner blocks plus a double border make it. If youve been searching for a way to mix up your usual quilting routine, then youll love these stunning disappearing nine patch patterns. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye. Free nine patch patterns are fun for both beginning sewers and experienced quilters. Learn how to sew sashing and cornerstones to a quilt. 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.
I have done a couple blog posts about this before but i still get questionsi am hoping this will answer the. Try small four patch cornerstone unitsuse their dark or light squares to create a continuous diagonal flow across the quilt. Well start with the most simple form of ing precut squares. Nine patch quilt block with sashing video tutorial youtube. Scrappy disappearing 9patch tutorial stitchery dickory dock. I like this simple quilt and border nine patch quilt idea to use raised print cream fabric in background, nice arrangement for a mans patches, white background, scrappy inner border love. These nine patch star blocks were started last october at an overnight retreat, and then i set them aside for completion later.
Not quite a disappearing nine patch block though its sliced in the same way. What separates this from other nine patch quilts is the genius way the blocks are pieced together and cut. Charm packs, or pre cut 5 squares are readily available in most quilt shops and on our website. Referring to diagram 3, join two a segments and one b segment to make a ninepatch block ab. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing nine patch block was like magic.
Our quilt block of the month for march wasnt really a block. The quilt block comes with a perkpatchwork sashing and cornerstones are built into the design. Disappearing nine patch quilts are perfect for using up your charm packs and are fantastic scrapbusting quilts. I love the colors of your fabric line and the sashing is perfect for bringing all of the colors together. Im going to show you the total cheater way that i make them. The magic baby birdie quilt is for the busy quilter who likes the ease and magic of disappearing nine patch quilt blocks but the clean look of a quilt with sashing.
Start by adding sashing to 2 sides of your first nine patch block. Jenny doan shows us how to make the breathtaking window pane 9 patch quilt. Disappearing nine patch tutorial jos country junction. In the plain quilt squares, a quilted floral or circular design or an embroidery design could be machine quilted. The image below shows a simple sash and cornerstones. Three rows of three squares create quilt design that is versatile, traditional and trendy all at the same time. So the sashing would measure 2 12 inches by 12 12 inches the height of your nine patch block. Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. This post is part 5 of 10 of the simple starter quilt series. Before i knew anything about modern fabric or designers, i found a flea market fancy 6.
Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. You need five dark 2 12 inch squares and four light 2 12 inch squares for each nine patch. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce. Your lights and darks can all be different or all the same, but they must contrast with each other. Sashing can be a lot of fun in a quilt, adding visual interest, surprising design elements, or just plain restful space between heavily pieced blocks. Referring to quilt assembly diagram, lay out all sashing and border strips and block rows. And today i want to show you how to make one of my favorite quilt blocks, the nine patch. You generally get a nice variety of lights and darks, so you can make a scrappy nine patch block. Album leaf is a ninepatch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9inch square.
Your disappearing nine patch quilt patterns will take so much less time if you use this approach, and you wont even have to worry about extra time for sashing. It was all about using plain, old, square blocks in different patterns to create fun quilt tops. This nine patch quilt tutorial will measure approximately 35 inches by 40 inches using 6. When creating straight line patterns, no need to backtrack, create a continuous second line close the first. From fractured nine patch quilt blocks to disappearing nine patch quilt patterns, our collection of free nine patch quilt patterns will keep you coming back for more quilting fun. Nine patch antique quilt with red lattice sashing postage. The large version of the quilt is three blocks by four, and the small version is two blocks by three.
Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. If you havent been following along with the series, dont sashay away just yet. Sashing and the golden ratio quilts, quips, and other. You might not believe it when you first see it, but this sneaky little pattern makes the disappearing nine patch quilt block really work for you. Sew each sashing strip in place with 14 inch seam allowance. This easy block looks a bit more complicated than it is by just adding two fine strips.
For information and instructions to cut plain sashing and cornerstones, read the article how much fabric do i need for quilt sashing and cornerstones. Digital download bordered nine patch quilt by msqc. Nine patch postage stamp quilt with red sashing is made of blocks that are set on the diagonal to form a lattice. My love for fabric has driven my career from my first job in a shirt factory to my current longarm quilting business. In the quilt diagram below notice the dark grey sashing between all the blockssections of the quilt top. Disappearing nine patch quilt block tutorial youtube.
Now that all twelve blocks are completed, we will join them to make our quilt top. Pressing continue reading simple starter quilt series. The quilt is hand quilted in an overall oneinch grid pattern across the entire surface of the quilt. Last week we began a discussion on sashing the strips of fabric between the blocks and rows of a quilt. I love this 9 patch best of all the 9 patch quilts blocks ive seen. Ninepatch block quilts are deceptively simple, but they can be made. I know, i know, it doesnt look like a disappearing nine patch, but trust me, it. Im going back to my stash for a baby quilt 9 patch to donate to the hospital that my first born and i spent one. Long ago i made a quilt that was a disappearing nine patch. Disappearing 9 patch with sashing quilts, nine patch quilt, square.
Smaller blocks, called cornerstones, fill in between the sashing. Nine patches are a traditional quilt block made with nine simple squares. Its out self sashing disappearing nine patch quilts. 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.
Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. Today, most beginner quilt classes include a nine patch block. This wonderful unused quilt top is executed in the traditional 9 patch pattern. At the end of february, our local group held its biannual quilt retreat, where we can leave our machines for three days, but we sleep at home.
This pattern along with some vines could then be used to do the sashing, corner blocks and borders. Perhaps you could start a new flickr thread for this ninepatch quilt along. Nine patch quilt block tutorial simple simon and company. Using different fabrics from block to block results in a patchwork sash and fourpatch cornerstones when all of the quilt blocks are sewn together. The nine patch blocks are composed of a wonderful variety of prints that were. This really cute quilt will introduce you to the traditional ninepatch block, which together with some simple sashing and borders will see you knock up this lap quilt in no time. Any square patchwork unit that works with the width of your sashing can be used to make traditional cornerstones. Quilt sashing with cornerstones from my carolina home. Early morning star might not look like a ninepatch quilt block at first glance, but it does fall into that category. For our nine patch quilt tutorial we purchased 1 12 yards of dark fabric and 58 yard of light fabric. Coordinating the novelty print squares in the four corners is not important because blocks will be cut into quarters. These quilt top tips are for everybody looking to add a sashing or piece a quilt top. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the. See more ideas about patch quilt, nine patch quilt and quilts.