I have a what feels like a dumb question about the disappearing 9 patch pattern. I want to make a quilt from this design but I want to use yardage instead of charm packs. Would you need 9 different fabrics to get the look?
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I have a what feels like a dumb question about the disappearing 9 patch pattern. I want to make a quilt from this design but I want to use yardage instead of charm packs. Would you need 9 different fabrics to get the look?
Yes... or eight and a solid for your center like a cream, navy or black or beige. I used a Navy Batik for my centers.
I bought a half yard of each fabric and cut my own....
So, half yard of 9 fabrics will make what size quilt top?
Each half yard will net you 24 charms, so. 9 fabrics xs 24 charms is ... 216 charms, made into 24 of the nine patch, cut into 4 squares, each... 96 of the 7 inch blocks... depending on how you set them a nice twin, with borders, maybe a full size?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kateskloset
Sounds good.....So I should be safe making a baby quilt purchasing about 1/4 yard of 9 pieces. Hmmm, I guess that's another trip to the LQS! I have a collection of fabric that I wanted to use, but I think I only have about 6 different prints to match.
I would also recommend keeping a digital camera handy to take picture of the blocks before you sew them. I got mine square laid out, began sewing and somewhere between sewing the blocks and ironing, would end up changing the pattern from the original layout.
That's a good idea. I also have a design wall in the works. I have the 4x8 sheet of foamboard just sitting here in the sewing room. Waiting for me to make up my mind how I want it.
Same here. I do this to make HST's and last year I did it to make Bargello pattern quilt for my daughter...I had 15 different prints of pink...and bought 1/2 yard of each and it worked just fine. Works better to buy the yardage as pre cuts are usually not all even and just being off a tad can make it unusable so why stress yourself out..just get yardage! Even 1/4 yard could be enough or buy 9 different fat quarters. I think you can get more squares out of a fat quarter than 1/4 yard due to the shape of the pieceQuote:
Originally Posted by bubba
Good tip...and you can get them at your LQS for just a couple bucks!
I have seen some beautiful quilts that only used 3 fabrics.
You can make your charms any size you want. People usually use 5" squares because that's the size in a charm pack.
1/4 yard is only 9" wide. 1/3 yard is 12" wide. You can get 12 five inch charms from a fat quarter, but only eight from 1/4 yard.
Look at these quilts for ideas: https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&...46.jHeA2jA1Uik
I agree with Vonnie but, in the end, it's your choice as to how many fabrics you use. I was also going to suggest that google page. It will give you plenty of ideas and help sort out which you prefer. Good luck with the quilt.
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Originally Posted by coffeebreak
That's a really good tip... Thanks..
When I made the D9P, I used fabric from both FQs & yardage I had in my stash. I cut my 5" wide lengths from the long ways of the FQ. I strip pieced my quilt. It's faster & easier. You just don't have as much versatility in placement. If you want certain colors/fabrics for a specific layout, you probably will need to cut the individual 5" squares. JCY
I bought yardage and cut my own as well. And yes you will still need 9 to get the effect. I didn't follow the layout the same on one of the ones I did, and the colors were not really me, but the recipient loved the colors and fabrics.
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GinnyKNC.......That's really pretty!
If you're making your D9P in a scrappy look, you can keep yourself organized and sew the blocks together without the problem of turning them if you remember to check the position of the smallest square each time you begin to sew the blocks together. Also, remember to press your seams to one side for all the even number rows and the opposite side for odd numbered rows. Everything will go together very nicely and with minimal matching seams.
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From your link, Vonnie, this is the epitome of scrappy D9Ps:Quote:
Originally Posted by Vonnie
audreypawdrey: Scrappy Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt
You are right, Ron!
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I did the D9P with only three fabrics. I already posted these photos under a different thread (so sorry for the repeat to those who have already seen these) but will re-post them here so you can see another example of what the D9P looks like with fewer fabrics. This is before the binding was put on. This quilt was made from yardage, not from layer cakes.
ozziepuppy I love your quilt. Fresh and pretty and still with a traditional look. I'd give10 scrappys for one like yours. Well done.
I made this sashed D9P from a set of five fat quaters (they came all together at JoAnn's) that I then cut into squares, and added one white square for the middle of the 9-patch. I just alternated the colors in each block. Once I had laid out the blocks, I put the pieces into zippy bags and labeled each one: A-1, A-2, A-3, etc. Hope you can see what I mean: http://forum.missouriquiltco.com/mem...2-800x600.html
Love the D9P, because there are so many ways to arrange the blocks!
Maybe I am not understanding the question but I have made DP9 using only 3 fabrics.
I like this with only 3 colors!Quote:
Originally Posted by ozziepuppy
Thanks for that site..I tend to get confused, even with a design wall !Quote:
Originally Posted by Vonnie
Ozziepuppy:icon_wave: did you make this GAWGUS quilt - I drool every time I see it in my to do file. Do you have any measurements so I can give it a go? or is their a tutorial for this particular quilt. ThanksQuote:
Originally Posted by ozziepuppy
I know the answer to that, because i just asked her that the other day. She started with 9 1/2'' squares. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by sewUK
Ooh! Thanks - I've even sourced the hummingbird fabric. Of course, it's in the USA but that's OK;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Hulamoon
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Originally Posted by sewUK
It is a beautiful quilt. I have been looking for three fabric quilts for the gk's and thought it was going to be the Warm Wishes. Then I wandered around the D9P group and I went that's it!
