To make the quilts, a simple nine patch quilt block is sliced in half twice to create four smaller units. The disappearing nine patch technique seems to have developed over time, and from the work of many quilters.
Pirate , a member of our Quilting Forum, found a few answers about the history of the technique when she made her own disappearing nine patch quilt. Sometimes it's a little difficult to wrap our heads around the final look of quilt blocks produced using this technique, and the contrast that will occur when the nine patch blocks let's call them parents are cut apart resulting in the daughters and then reassembled.
Experiment a bit to create your own unique quilt blocks from the basic pattern, and then take some time to play with the endless layouts possibilities. Work with any size squares you like, just remember that the block will be sliced in half twice -- once vertically and once horizontally. Here's a look at the results of using a few different square sizes for parent blocks:.
Again, any size squares will work -- if the quilt will be constructed entirely of same-sized daughter blocks, they'll all match in size as long as you sew and cut accurately. Squares do not have to include a fraction. Do you have a collection of 5' x 5' fabric squares, either purchased or received in swaps? This floral version of the Disappearing Nine Patch quilt block was used for a previous forum event.
Alter fabrics selections in any way you wish. You can make a strip pieced quilt, either orderly or somewhat scrappy. Read more about strip piecing if the technique is new to you. Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Layouts Disappearing Nine Patch Layouts If you've been searching for a way to mix up your usual quilting routine, then you'll love these stunning disappearing nine patch patterns. The same technique can be used when you sew other quilt blocks. Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt History The disappearing nine patch technique seems to have developed over time, and from the work of many quilters.
The book included a Magic Nine Patch quilt made using the same technique that's so popular today. Got a patchwork or quilting problem? Looking for a phone number or email address to ask someone for help?
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Here's a look at the results of using a few different square sizes for parent blocks:. Again, any size squares will work -- if the quilt will be constructed entirely of same-sized daughter blocks, they'll all match in size as long as you sew and cut accurately. Squares do not have to include a fraction. Do you have a collection of 5" x 5" fabric squares, either purchased or received in swaps? Use this formula to calculate the finished size of daughter blocks:. This floral version of the Disappearing Nine Patch quilt block was used for a previous forum event.
Alter fabrics selections in any way you wish. Sew with a quarter inch seam allowance. Repeat to make additional quilt blocks. You can make a strip pieced quilt, either orderly or somewhat scrappy.
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