It is so versatile and can be arranged in a lot of different ways. The wonderful disappearing nine patchseems to a technique in continual process of new and more involved variations. The 9 patch is considered a basic foundation block in quilting that can help your build your skills in so many ways. If youre just tuning in, theres still plenty of time to join the quilt along.
Made from giant quilt blocks this gorgeous cover can be constructed by the novice sewist. I can totally see how it is a disappearing 9 patch. Using the width you chose, cut strips of each fabric from selvage to selvage. Sew three strips together lengthwise to create three strip sets that look like the three rows. Disappearing nine patch quilts are known for their intricate and complicatedlooking designs, even though theyre incredibly simple to make.
If you want to do this, just pick up 2 12 yards of a solid color background fabric instead of the 10 solid fat quarters. Scrappy 9patch quilt tutorial a quilting life a quilt blog. Start with nine 5 squares and then follow the tutorial. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. I think it would be great to use for an i spy quilt. Bust your stash of charm packs with this simple disappearing 9patch. Its been a lot of fun sewing up the magical disappearing quilt blocks. The pattern can be used in making lap quilts, baby quilts, christmas and halloween quilts.
These free quilt patterns and tutorials are perfect for cozy bed quilts or snuggly baby quilts for your new grandchild. To create the amazing designs below with a disappearing 9 patch you must first cut up your block. This is a pretty common block, and all over blogland, but its easy and makes quilts which look more complicated to make than they are. Make disappearing nine patch quilt 2 packs of 5 squares 1 1 4 yds. As the years have passed, the ninepatch has, like many other quilt blocks, adopted variations. For example if you begin with 36 squares to make four nine patch blocks, then these will yield a total of sixteen disappearing blocks. The main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing ninepatch. Sew strip pieced disappearing nine patch quilts choose a square size and determine how you wish to position fabrics. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your ninepatch blocks, ill show you how. Disappearing nine patch is a quilt block that is made by a unique arrangement of nine patches of fabric. Apparently, karin hallaby, wrote a book in 2002 called magic pillows, hidden quilts, which included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same technique thats so popular today. Learn to make 4 different types of disappearing 9patch blocks.
After youve sewn the final block together it will be 12 3 4 unfinished. It has the looks of a complex pattern while in reality it is easy and suits beginner quilters. This layer cake disappearing 9 patch tutorial instructs you on how to construct a queen sized quilt that will look stunning as a bed spread. If youre looking for a simple quilt block to stitch up using basic squares, the disappearing fourpatch is simple to make using either a plain background fabric or plenty of fun and bold fabrics. This variation of the simple four patch block is fun, versatile and can be made as scrappy as you like. And depending how you orient your blocks in the second nine patch you could end up with completely different looks. Easy quilt layouts for beginning quilters simple simon. Easy enoughbut when we start mixing them up interesting things start to happen. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3 part tv series.
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. Kathys version of the disappearing nine patch quilt. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. It goes by many other names such as eight cornered box, fifty four forty or fight, simplicity, and hole in the barn door. The disappearing 4 patch quilt block is a clever scrappy version of a four patch block. 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. Disappearing nine patch free quilt pattern using fat. All white 9 patches in between patterned 9 patches. Here are the cutting measurements for a nine patch quilt block in three sizes. You have here a few quilt layouts that you can make with this quick and easy block. Karin hallaby wrote a book in 2002, called magic pillows, hidden quilts. Make a scrappy quilt using left over squares or jelly roll strips.
Nancy brenan daniel also wrote a book called disappearing nine patch in 2002 but apparently it is quite different from what we are calling that style today. Because these blocks are so easy to make, theyre perfect for whipping up a quilt as a lastminute gift. Three rows of the parent disappearing nine patch quilt block. I am assuming throughout this tutorial that you are familiar with the disappearing ninepatch pattern i have previously posted specific. Its so easy, but it looks like you spent forever on it. If youre quilting, i have another variation of the disappearing ninepatch to show you. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions step 1 make a 9 patch block. I know, its hard but trust me, you will love the results. Shop sample quartered nine patch finished by myreddoordesigns vikki posted avant garde double disappearing nine patch to their quilting fever postboard via the juxtapost bookmarklet. See more ideas about disappearing nine patch, patch quilt and nine patch quilt. Try an easy disappearing nine patch quilt pattern thats perfect for quilters of all skill levels. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options.
Using your rotary cutter, quilting ruler and self healing cutting mat. Disappearing 9patch qal, week 3 the crafty quilter. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern disappearing 9 patch quilt disappearing nine patch cluck cluck sew double disappearing nine patch quilt tutorial new images aboutdisappearing nine patch quilt with spacers sashing. This variation of the 9 patch block is also called a split nine patch. First, youll need to make blocks with your 2 x 2 squares. If you start with 5 inch squares, you will use 7 inch squares for your second nine patch, and end up with a block that measures 10 inches, for a 9. They show the 4 patch, 9 patch, 16 patch and pinwheel quilt blocks. The squares in the corners are not cut, so put the fabrics that you want to be seen in the 4 corners of the nine patch. Disappearing 9patch with layer cakes reannalily designs. Disappearing nine patch in 3 colors redcenter, bluemiddles, whitecorners disappearing nine patch in 3 colors more.
We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. For now, lets take a look at a variation on the ninepatchthe disappearing ninepatch. Stepping stones easy 3 yard downloadable quilt pattern with this economically priced pattern, you simply take 3, oneyard cuts of fabric plus a few hours and. The ninepatch quilt block has been around for hundreds of years. Cut your nine patch in half vertically and horizontally. This simple patchwork block can be transformed into a disappearing 9 patch and look amazing. You can use 3 fabrics, or a variety for a scrappy look. I realized i did not sew and show the block the way i originally intended when i wrote this tutorial. This is a great quilt to make that is quick and easy to put together it is my goto for baby quilts the disappearing nine patch pattern. Week 3 of the disappearing 9patch quilt along is all about sewing our blocks together and different layout options that you can try. Accidental quilt block tutorial updated beyond sock. You could trim it to 12 12 or just leave it close enough. First sew together three rows of three blocks, iron flat, and then sew the three rows together to get your nine patch.
Simply put, a nine patch block is created and then sliced apart in a myriad of different cuts or with different color arrangements so it literally disappears and is replaced by four smaller units. This is my next project i even bought some of matts hand cut charms just for this. Some blocks need two 9patch blocks so that pieces can be swapped around. Disappearing 4,9,16 and other patch and twistturn variations. You may also be interested in these disappearing 9patch blocks. Use a patriotic layer cake fo 50 ideas for scrappy quilting patterns nine patch disappearing with spacer strips.
Disappearing nine patch tutorial jos country junction. Explore the versatile disappearing nine patch in several layouts. Feb 4, 2016 disappearing nine patch this is the block we will be sewing on october 6 at kayes house. For more ninepatch quilt patterns, take a look at block friday. A couple of years ago i became fascinated with the disappearing nine patch quilt block and decided to experiment with it. Youll need units for the smaller quilt and nine patch units for the larger quilt. Materials 60 moda hunky dory charms or 5 in x 5 in squares 48 5 in x 5 in squares in cream with 60 charms you will be making 12 blocks. See more ideas about disappearing nine patch, nine patch and quilts. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye. For quilt 2, i have been playing with the disappearing ninepatch a. Disappearing nine patch quilts are known for their intricate and complicated looking designs, even. The disappearing nine patch quilt pattern is that way. 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.
These blocks were small but i also tried some with charm squares. Another easy layout is to follow any variation of a 9 patch pattern. Today ill be sharing a few more ideas for quilt layouts using a disappearing 9patch block. Easy disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. Needless to say, i am totally into making disappearing 9 patch quilts. I recently shared a disappearing nine patch block with some of my quilting friends that i had seen at sewfantastic we are going to be m. The blocks together make a disappearing nine patch quilt. However, if you really really needed a 12 finished block you would start with 3. I think it enhances what was previously a simple 9 patch block and makes it look much more complicated and beautiful. Another option that would simplify the look of the disappearing nine patch quilt and make it less scrappy would be to use one solid color of background fabric instead of the fat quarters.
We will cut the entire block in half, twice, to make four squares. Get fabric requirements for various 9 patch block sizes. The book included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same technique thats so popular today nancy brenan daniel wrote a book called disappearing nine patch in 2002, but the design we associate with that phrase is not one of the quilt designs used. See how to create your own layer cake for this project here. These directions have lots and lots of baby steps because im writing them so that either crystal who hasnt sewn much since elementary school or my 11 year old niece who has only sewn two pillowcases can read the directions a. Have you tried this disappearing quilt block before. Parent nine patch blocks can be assembled one piece at a time to create three rows, which are then sewn together and pressed.
Heres how to make an ispy version of the disappearing ninepatch. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. The best part about these disappearing nine patch patterns is that theyre excellent. 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. The shoofly quilt block is an easy block to sew and its been around for a long time. With simple nine patch blocks that form a single irish chain quilt pattern, you can create a beautiful quilt without knowing much about piecework. Here we go first, make a plain ol nine patch block. Raevenfea disappearing ninepatch with sizing table. This technique can be used for endless new layouts and. Dont let the size of this project dissuade you from trying it out. If youre not a winter sports nut i mean, enthusiast, then this is perfect stayinyourhouse and curl up and read weather or hideawayinyoursewingroom and quilt weather. Disappearing 9 patch block construction learn how to make this in disappearing nine patch video tutorial. First sew together three rows of three blocks, iron flat, and then.
Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations. Start with a simple nine patch block with nine evenly cut squares and you end up with. See this quilt in craftys lily and loom fabric collection and grab the quilt kit to make it yourself. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. I love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. To calculate the size of the finished block you need to multiply the size of your original squares by three, subtract 1 seam allowances, then divide by two.
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