Although a single nine patch block is shown, use the same stitching paths for an entire quilt top assembled from nine. I had so many ideas to share that i couldnt contain them all in one video, so this weeks challenge. I think that things always look better in uneven settings. This pattern includes instructions for four different size quilts. For many years, nine patches were one of the first blocks taught to young girls learning how to quilt. Use these tips and techniques for designing simple quilts with nine patches to improve your quilting skills and expertise. Find out how a design for a quilt is simply a plan. Jan 09, 2017 and the block that they used most often was the ninepatch quilt block. Ninepatch block quilts are deceptively simple, but they can be made intricatethough not difficultwhen using the right pattern.
I enjoyed learning your unique method for nine patch quilting. Quilters love free quilt patterns, especially free quilt patterns for beginners, and these 3 patchwork patterns fill the bill. See photo for pressing guide these blocks should finish 6 12. She uses gingham girls rolie polie by amy smart for penny rose designs. A nine patch quilt is a terrific quilt idea and warrants its place on museum walls, and other public walls for its simplicity and heritage. Jun 26, 2017 to create the amazing designs below with a disappearing 9 patch you must first cut up your block. This months quilty box came with an awesome collection of gear from alex anderson plus ten fat quarters of her beautiful mirage fabric. Nine patch quilt patterns are popular with quilters looking for gorgeous patterns that are simple to make. Individual statler stitcher,intelliquilter and compuquilter block patterns, designed and digitized by tammy oberlin. Quilting in the ditch is simply stitching 18 of an inch from the seam line on the side without a seam allowance.
Irish chain ninepatch quilt tutorial diary of a quilter. The main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing ninepatch. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your nine patch blocks, ill show you how. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your ninepatch blocks, ill show you how. Nine patches are a traditional quilt block made with nine simple squares. Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. Simple ninepatch and hourglass blocks go modern in this pastel quilt. These quilts, often preserved in museums or private collections, are priceless expressions of early american creativity and design. When marking curved lines, use a jar lid, cup, saucer, or large coin that gives the desired depth of the curve or scallop between seam intersections. I know, its hard but trust me, you will love the results. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. Some of these patterns are also available in sets at discounted rates. What appears to be an interlocking circle pattern is created by stitching continuous wavy lines. Oct 04, 2019 i enjoyed learning your unique method for nine patch quilting.
With a verdant nine patch background adorned with stunning floral free applique designs, this makes a great lap quilt pattern. Our mission is to sell good quilting quality fabrics at reasonable prices. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the. I decided to create a very easy disappearing nine patch quilt using these ten fat quarters plus ten fat quarters of solid fabrics i. Oct 24, 2017 by providing your email address you will begin to receive our newsletters, special offers and more free content from the quilting company. This week we are learning some of my favorite designs for nine patch and plus blocks. Quilters nine patch 384 arthur street south, elmira, ontario n3b 2p4 rated 4.
To create the amazing designs below with a disappearing 9 patch you must first cut up your block. Oct 10, 2017 this free ebook includes 3 nine patch quilt patterns. Pick up your copy of the building blocks quilt pattern right here. Stitch along the marked line, pivoting as shown, until reaching the upper righthand corner. Disappearing nine patch quilts are known for their intricate and complicatedlooking designs, even though theyre incredibly simple to make. Cqp, dxf, hqf, iqp, pat, qli, ssd, txt, wmf and 4qb or plt. Annies is part of the thirdgeneration muselman family business, founded in 1925 and long known for original craft designs including crochet, knitting, card making, paper crafts, beading, sewing, quilting, and needlework.
By providing your email address you will begin to receive our newsletters, special offers and more free content from the quilting company. See more ideas about quilting designs, machine quilting designs and quilting stitch patterns. If youve always wondered how to make a patchwork quilt, this free ebook is just what you need. 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. In the 1800s, quilters painstakingly cut small fabric squares from fabric scraps, then handpieced 9patch designs. Scrappy ninepatch blocks have a fresh feel in this reproduction of an antique lap quilt.
How do i quilt it tips for machine quilting ninepatch quilt. To assembly ninepatch quilt blocks alternate 2 darklightdark units with 1 lightdarklight unit and sew them together, nesting the seams. 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. My love for fabric has driven my career from my first job in a shirt factory to my current longarm quilting business. When i first learned to quilt, i was always drawn to nine patch blocks. Be sure to check out the digitized pattern sets link. Begin stitching with the longest diagonal line on the quilt top, usually at the quilt center.
Three designs for nine patch quilt blocks the freemotion. Nine patch quilt patterns can be made into tiny miniquilts or a gorgeous kingsize bedspread. Each miniature quilt captures the essence of an actual 19 th century american pieced quilt or quilt pattern. Paper pantographs are printed with two full rows unless otherwise specified and all are printed with partial rows for the next row lineup. Early morning star might not look like a ninepatch quilt block. This pattern offers a beautiful open flower, great for a. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. Nine patch fabrics, your source for quilting supplies and fabric. Its one of my favorite classic combinations and i dont think ive ever made one. Classic ninepatch quilt block patterns basic block quilt. My first quilt was a nine patch, strip pieced for a doll bed, many, many years ago. Our focus is on wide backing, strips, and other precut fabrics.
The beauty that comes from a small strip of fabric, chain pieced together plays a big part in any decorating scheme. Piece together jelly rolls, cut, and repiece to create the sixteen patches. The open center is perfect for showcasing applique. The australian spring quilt is an applique quilt pattern atop a nine patch quilting pattern. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. There are so many different quilting designs you can use on the nine patch quilt block. See more ideas about disappearing nine patch, patch quilt and quilt patterns. The stitches are subtle and look as if they disappear into the seam line or the ditch. Showcases both prints and solid and doesnt break the bank with the cost of designer fabric.
I love making all kinds of quilts with nine patches in the patterns. Annies books are sold through independent retailers and major chain stores worldwide. Nine patch quilt patterns bring out the best in quilt fabrics of any color, and this variation allows you to be playful. At this point, you can choose to make two different kinds of nine patch blocks positive blocks, where the darker fabric anchors the four corners, or negative blocks, where the lighter fabric anchors the corners. Although a single ninepatch block is shown, use the same stitching paths for an entire quilt top assembled from nine. Quilting diagonally across your nine patch quilt design will add a new dimension to the look of the quilt. Pivot 45 stitch as before until reaching the lower. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. This method is done by quilting from one edge or corner of the quilt to the opposite corner, starting in the center of the quilt and working out toward each edge.
And the block that they used most often was the ninepatch quilt block. Fresh designs, clear, stepbystep pattern instructions, and luscious photography and illustrations will inspire quilters to get quilting. The quilt is a combination of 2 simple blocks a ninepatch and a snowball. The book included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same technique thats so popular today.
Use quilting to draw the eye to the center of the block. Learn how to quilt a nine patch block with straight lines to create a beautiful. Nine modern 9patch quilts with nancy zieman nancy zieman. How do i quilt it series, i give you tips and suggestions for picking out designs for your ninepatch quilts. How do i quilt it series, i give you tips and suggestions for picking out designs for your nine patch quilts. How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. Crosshatching and scallops create a traditional quilting application to feature intricate piecing, paper piecing, or applique. To get the downloadable resource sheet, click here. Quilting in the ditch works well for the nine patch quilt.
Jenny demonstrates an easy method to set any block on point. Three rows of three squares create quilt design that is versatile, traditional and trendy all at the same time. Free nine patch patterns are fun for both beginning sewers and experienced quilters. In the ditch, quilting enhances the main design of. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork. Many quilt blocks work nicely when sewn sidebyside. Sew a bright table topper using precut print strips and solid white. Beginner block lotto is a pretty country ninepatch block thats put on point by surrounding it with corner triangles. Quilt a nine patch block with straight lines youtube. I create miniature quilts inspired by traditional 19 th century designs. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. These patchwork patterns are easy and fun to make and create stunning patchwork designs. Like the name implies, it features nine patchwork squares arranged in a threebythree grid, just let a chess board or tictactoe square.
Quilting designs the pantographs pictured above are as follows left to right kindling, orbit, sweet indigo top, good vibrations bottom, and bubble wrap double take paper pantographs are printed with two full rows unless otherwise specified and all are printed with partial rows for the next row lineup. Classic ninepatch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. Nine patch fabrics, your source for quilting supplies and fabric were a familyrun site for quilt lovers. Using a watersoluble marker or chalk, mark quilting lines across quilt top. Most 9patch quilt blocks look best when lighter value and darker value fabrics are paired together to form a small checkerboard. This quilt showcases a variety of different prints and backgrounds. Nancy shows how to achieve this vintage look with ease, incorporating clever strip cutting techniques. Designing your own quilt has never been so enjoyable and easy to do. Heres an easy one using all squares, halfsquares and strips. Album leaf is a ninepatch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9inch square. In the 1800s, quilters painstakingly cut small fabric squares from fabric scraps, then handpieced 9 patch designs. When creating straight line patterns, no need to backtrack, create a continuous second line close the first. These free quilt patterns and tutorials are perfect for cozy bed quilts or snuggly baby quilts for your new grandchild.
At first glance, you might think this quilt design is a. See more ideas about patch quilt, nine patch quilt and quilt patterns. I do not currently have automatic download so please plan ahead when purchasing patterns. The quilt is a twin size and used 70 different nine patch blocks. Many nine patch quilt patterns are the first quilting patterns beginning or novice quilters make. See many examples of quilts designed with nine patches as well. The best part about these disappearing nine patch patterns is that theyre excellent. When the corners of these blocks meet, the elongated loops join to create a flower. This free ebook includes 3 nine patch quilt patterns. 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. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye. Quilting designs the pantographs pictured above are as follows left to right kindling, orbit, sweet indigo top, good vibrations bottom, and bubble wrap double take paper pantographs are printed with two full rows unless otherwise specified and. Simple nine patch and hourglass blocks go modern in this pastel quilt.
Oct 28, 2017 the main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing nine patch. Feb 23, 2020 whether youre looking for a disappearing nine patch quilt pattern perfect for your guest room, living room, or babys nursery, weve got just what youre looking for. These quilt patterns can be used alone or in combination with other blocks to create an unlimited number of quilting designs. I think this block is ideal for using precuts such as a 5. Most designs also include a bqm, dwg, gpf, pdf, png and svg. Find nine patch quilt blocks, free quilting patterns, and more in this collection of nine patch mustsees. This photo shows a negative block on the left and a positive block on the right. Heres a pattern for our white and red nine patch quilt. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern free motion quilting. 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.