Nine patch

The nine-patch quilt block is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by quilters of all skill levels for many generations. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced quilter, the simplicity and…

I’m thrilled the quilter’s world is full of creative people! Take the Nine Patch block design for example, oh, my, goodness! Creating a simple “Nine Patch” is pretty self-explanatory ~ take 9 squares of equal size fabric (say 4.5"), stitch three together, 3 more together, and another 3 together, then stitch the 3 rows to make the block - clear as mud, I know! A simple 9 patch quilt can be stunning within itself! It's all about color and placement. I found these on Pinterest after searching…

Hello and happy Thursday! I’ve been sewing some scrappy 9-patch blocks this week, and I realized that some readers might be interested in some tips on piecing this type of scrappy block. A scrappy 9-patch block was actually the first block I sewed. I made it into a pillow after sewing the nine squares together…and […]

This love notes quilt, also known as disappearing nine patch quilt, is a super easy and beginner-friendly sewing project.

Learn how to make a classic Nine Patch quilt block with this beginner-friendly guide. Perfect for mastering quilting basics.

Disappearing Nine Patch This is the block we will be sewing on October 6 at Kaye's house. These directions have lots and lots of baby steps because I'm writing them so that either Crystal (who hasn't sewn much since elementary school) or my 11 year old niece (who has only sewn two pillowcases) can read the directions and follow the pictures without too many questions. Here's the pattern we are using. You should be able to click on it and bring it up full size, then print from your browser…

This beautiful quilt measures 62 x 70, backed by cream colored minky fabric; perfect for curling up in on a cold night. It's made of 100% cotton in navy blue, green, rust with an off-white background. The batting is a cotton/poly blend (80/20). This is a one of a kind quilt, made in a smoke-free,

The disappearing nine patch is a deceptively simple quilt block, perfect for beginners and a great shortcut block with tons of variations

Learn to make the classic nine patch quilt block with easy to follow tutorial with step-by-step pictures AND a video tutorial.

Classic Quilt blocks have been sewn for centuries, are easy to recognise and are every quilters favorite. Let's celebrate these gorgeous blocks and add them to our quilting projects! Week two of my Classic Quilt Blocks series is always my favorite because it's tutorial week, and I like to think your happily sewing along with me. Hopefully you've had some time to pull fabrics and plan some Nine Patch blocks using last week's colouring sheet, and you're ready to sew. I'm going to show you two…