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. There is also a disappearing 9patch qal tab or menu item on mobile devices at the top of my blog that ill keep uptodate with all of the blog posts linked there. You can use 3 fabrics, or a variety for a scrappy look. How to sew a disappearing nine patch table runner craft. For the quilt along, ive chosen to use two charm packs of mamas cottage by april rosenthal for moda fabrics and two charm packs of bella. Cut your nine patch in half vertically and horizontally. Here we go first, make a plain ol nine patch block. The most common way to assemble a ninepatch block is.
Before i knew anything about modern fabric or designers, i found a flea market fancy 6. I think this block is ideal for using precuts such as a 5. However, when im making nine patch blocks for a quilt, i use the speedy strip piecing method. The traditional ninepatch was a little busy for me, but add some sashing and boom. With a charm pack, you dont have to worry about cutting out quilt squares, as its already done for you. For today, im going to walk you through one way to make a disappearing nine patch block. I made this one with 27 charm squares, these ones are 5 inch squares. Because i started out with 30 nine patch blocks, i now have 120 seven inch blocks.
Moda hunky dory charm pack quilt using disappearing 9 patch. I used a charm pack of denyse schmidts newest line, florence, 12 yard or so of one of the prints in this range that reminded me of boxer shorts actually, the whole range reminds me of boxer shorts. Free charm square quilt patterns free quilt patterns. Mix it up with a few fun rotary cuts and you have yourself a super quick, simple and easy to sew quilt block. Disappearing 9 patch variations tutorial disappearing. I have gathered some of my favorite red and aqua fabrics, to join in the fun over at janes blog. 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. See more ideas about quilt patterns, quilt tutorials and quilt blocks. Oct 09, 2010 materials 3 moda hunky dory charm packs homespun fabric to match cut into 5 in x 5 in squares. But instead of leaving the block asis it is sliced into four equal sections to create the disappearing design. Moda hunky dory charm pack quilt using disappearing 9 patch quilt blocks tutorial. A disappearing 9 patch block will be about one inch smaller than the simple nine patch. To make the quilts, a simple nine patch quilt block is sliced in half twice to create four smaller units.
I used a charm pack of denyse schmidts newest line, florence, 12 yard or so of one of the. I recently showed you a va hospital quilt made with a similar process. Inspiration is always in my head, but too much and im frozen. I was able to make one using up all 42 charms and finished at 39. The disappearing nine patch quilt design is not my own, and i do not intend to imply anything more than insight into the fabrics disappearing nine patch. Choose your block size, cut your fabric accordingly and follow the instructions below to make the block. Cut 5 5inch squares from the backing fabric these squares will be used once in each 9 patch with the charm pack squares step 2.
Choose a charm pack you love to make a disappearing nine patch quilt that youll cherish forever. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the spruce crafts. The traditional nine patch was a little busy for me, but add some sashing and boom. Disappearing nine patch quilts are designed by arranging and sewing together nine squares to create a traditional nine patch quilt block. Make a disappearing nine patch quilt wise craft handmade. The other day i found some wonderful charm packs that i could not live without. Disappearing 9 patch variation block with charm squares sewn up. June 6 getting ready for the disappearing 9patch qal. Make a 9 patch block combining 5 colour charm squares with 4 white ones. If this is your first visit to the missouri star quilt cos quilters forum. I hope you found this tip on disappearing 9 patch helpful. It has a little tiny corner square, two smaller squares, and the 5 block from the charm pack.
The smart thing about this tutorial is that it uses a charm pack to create the quilt block. The disappearing nine patch block has been around for a while, but i wanted to document my process here. 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. Jenny doan of the missouri star quilt company shows how to make one using a charm pack. I love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring. If you would like tutorials for finishing your quilt, i would be happy to suggest some great ones to you. As the name implies, the parts of the block seem to disappear through a fantastic puzzlelike effect. Arrange the squares into four nine patch quilt blocks. Jun 26, 2017 i love quick and simple quilt blocks but sometimes they can be boring. I purchased 2 packs each and was going to make the d4p, however i was very tired when i made my first 2 i gave up and tried something else. So, if youre ready to get going and do something with your nine patch blocks, ill show you how. I have 6 charm packs 42 count of the same fabric and i was thinking about making a disappearing 9 patch.
It is so easy and can be assembled in several ways. Oct 15, 2010 charm pack quilt disappearing nine patch block patchwork quilting. So basically its sashing your 9 patch and then cut that up like the disapparing 9 patch. The best part about these disappearing nine patch patterns is that theyre excellent scrap busting projects, making them perfect for cleaning out your fabric stash. The 9 patch quilt block is seriously one of the most basic and easy quilt block. Disappearing nine patch variation quilt with prairie points my patchwork. I still lay out all nine squares separately when piecing together fiveinch charm pack squares to make a 14inch pillow cover or another project using precut fabric. Nov 23, 2011 with the leftover charm squares you could whip up some matching mug rugs. Or how many charm packs will it take to make a fullqueen size quilt.
Look at this adorable quilt we made using hunky dory charm packs. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern tutorial. Made from giant quilt blocks this gorgeous cover can be constructed by the novice sewist. Disappearing nine patch patterns are actually much easier to make than their complicated appearance seems. 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. Most 9patch quilt blocks look best when lighter value and darker value fabrics are paired together to form a small checkerboard. With this collection, were bringing you quilt block patterns, full quilt patterns, disappearing nine patch quilts, and, for a little creative stretch, some variations on the nine patch design that will bring your quilting to the next level. Hunky dory collection fabrics disappearing 9 patch in easy project disappearing pinwheel sampler quilt free tutorials. I arranged the 5 inch squares into 9 patches and sewed them together row by row. Most 9 patch quilt blocks look best when lighter value and darker value fabrics are paired together to form a small checkerboard.
Oct 28, 2017 the main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing nine patch. This is called the disappearing ninepatch and i want to show you. 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. We start by making a simple nine patch quilt block. Yet the nine patch block is too elementary once you conquered the basics of quilting so a new twist was devised. 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. Feb 4, 2016 disappearing nine patch this is the block we will be sewing on october 6 at kayes house. Disappearing nine patch tutorial charm pack quilts. And depending how you orient your blocks in the second nine patch you could end up with completely different looks. Once you have made your cuts you can turn the squares around to form a number of awesome looking finishes. Ill be posting some pictures of some disappearing 9 patch placemats my girlfriend phillipa made at our tuesday stitch n bitch on our needles in the haystack blog. Within each 9 patch, i tried to get a variety of light, medium and dark color values, but i dint worry about what position they landed in. Change the resulting smaller blocks around to form a disappearing 9 patch block like below. 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.
Use a patriotic layer cake fo 50 ideas for scrappy quilting patterns nine patch disappearing with spacer strips. June 15 fabric requirements and general information. Ill do a tutorial here to show you just how easy lemon squeezy it is. Quilt block patterns pattern blocks quilt blocks quilting tutorials quilting projects quilting designs quilting ideas nine patch quilt disappearing nine patch the invention of the sewing machine in the 1850s, which allowed women to make clothing much faster so they have more time for quilting. The 9 patch is considered a basic foundation block in quilting that can help your build your skills in so many ways. Charm packs and disappearing 9 patch quiltingboard forums. I did some research before i posted the quilt, and there are several different names, including 9 to 4, tossed nine patch.
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. This technique can be used for endless new layouts and. We love these nine patch quilt blocks and full quilt patterns. A charm pack would be excellent to use for a disappearing 9 patch. Disappearing 9 patch table topper tutorial new quilters. Try this disappearing nine patch quilt pattern if you love to make quick pieced quilt blocks and quilts. June 22 disappearing 9patch, cutting and sewing instructions.
It is a perfect beginners quilt, or a great pattern for anyone who wants to whip up a quick baby quilt. Traditional nine patch quilts are fun, but theres something magical about disappearing nine patch quilts. Take 9 charms squares and layout same way you would for a did you see that. My pinwheel disappearing 4 patch using charm packs. Id like to do another tutorial for you on the disappearing ninepatch. Disappearing nine patch tutorial charm pack quilts, quilt patterns. 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. When i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing nine patch block was like magic. I plan for this quilt to be 10 blocks across and 12 blocks down. Get your charm packs and fat quarters ready, and lets learn how to make a quilt. Disappearing nine patch tutorial patch quilt, charm pack quilts. For the disappearing ninepatch youll need a set of charms, and this is the hunky dory charms, thats the one we just did the baby quilt out of, and what were going to do is were going to take nine of those charms and were going to sew them together in a giant nine patch.
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. The disappearing nine patch quilt pattern is that way. Dont let the size of this project dissuade you from trying it out. 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. You will only need 21 squares for the pieced blocks, which means a couple of things. This week i heard that a friend of mine was having a baby and got a last minute invitation to his baby shower. See more ideas about disappearing nine patch, nine patch and quilts. The disappearing 9 patch quilt block is another super easy quilt block tutorial.
Disappearing 9patch quilt along, week 1 the crafty quilter. The disappearing nine patch quilt design is not my own, and i do not intend to imply anything more than insight into the fabrics i chose, and how i made it for my own personal use. Youd get lots of variety and 36 charms would yield you a quilt that is 39 square. Disappearing nine patch quilt block pattern instructions. Design and sew disappearing nine patch quilts make disappearing nine patch quilts. I was searching for a pattern that made a decent size quilt like crib size that used only one charm pack. I continue reading disappearing 9 patch 1 charm pack. This disappearing 9 patch looks intricate and impressive, but is very easy and quick to make. But i used the layer cake size blocks instead of the charm pack size. The book included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same technique thats so popular today.
Disappearing 9 patch variation block with charm squares. Disappearing nine patch tutorial quilt club, disappearing. Below are several examples of my starting 9 patch blocks. Hi, its jenny, from the missouri star quilt company.
A second charm pack would give you enough to make some gorgeous 9 patch placemats, too. 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. Aug 27, 2014 disappearing 9 patch quilt block criss cross cut. This technique can be used for endless new layouts and designs. I wanted dark centers in each of the nine patch blocks, so i used another denyse schmidt print coincidence, but all her prints do work. Moda hunky dory charm pack quilt using disappearing 9 patch quilt blocks tutorial sewn up 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. Free charm pack quilt patterns 2019 beautiful free quilt patterns that use charm packs. Feb 24, 2014 this is what is on my craft table today.
Disappearing nine patch quilts are perfect for using up your charm packs and are fantastic scrapbusting quilts. Jun 24, 2015 when i first started quilting, i thought the disappearing ninepatch block was like magic. Use darker tones for the centre square for contrast. First, i want to briefly cover the construction of the nine patch block for the novice. First sew together three rows of three blocks, iron flat, and then sew the three rows together to get your nine patch. Scrappy disappearing 9patch tutorial stitchery dickory dock. Disappearing nine patch, nine patch quilt, quilting tips, quilting tutorials, quilting projects, sewing projects, diy projects, missouri quilt tutorials, charm square quilt. While you can never go wrong with trusty traditional nine patch patterns, theres something magical about disappearing nine patch quilts. Or how many charm packs will it take to make a fullqueen size quilt with about a 6, 7 or 8 inch border.
It is just as its name says, nine squares in three rows of three squares. The world of disappearing quilt blocks is a fun one. 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. Charm packs and disappearing 9 patch quilting board.
She chose new hope charm packs by jo morton for moda fabrics. Bust your stash of charm packs with this simple disappearing 9patch. The disappearing nine patch quilt block will make it look like you did a lot of work but we wont tell your secret. Disappearing 9 patch with batiks the quilting forum. This simple patchwork block can be transformed into a disappearing 9 patch and look amazing. We used squares from the moda simply colorful range to make this square and i love the. This pattern is actually a disappearing 9 patch block, and it is so much easier than it looks. A good block pattern for beginner quilters to start with is the nine patch.
Iron the 9 patch block and cut it in half and then in half again. The only precuts i ever buy are fat quarters, and even those are rare. So lay them out into 3 groups to form a 9 patch block. Try these patterns to create truly stunning and easy quilts. These blocks were small but i also tried some with charm squares. This disappearing 9patch looks intricate and impressive, but is very easy and quick to make.
With simple nine patch blocks that form a single irish chain quilt pattern, you can create a beautiful quilt without knowing much about piecework. And the block that they used most often was the nine patch quilt block. Moda hunky dory charm pack quilt using disappearing 9 patch quilt. The main variation to this classic quilt block, and its a good one, is the disappearing nine patch. Keep in mind that the squares in the corner of a 9 patch block will not be cut, so make sure that is a print you really like. I find the finished quilt is livelier if you get your squares from more than one charm pack. You could also make the project out of two charm packs and one yard cut. Disappearing nine patch tutorial patch quilt, charm pack. Disappearing nine patch tutorial patch quilt, charm. We used approximately two charm packs, and we used a little bit for the border, and a little bit for the outer border, and we scalloped the edge, but. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the. Bust your stash of charm packs with this simple disappearing 9 patch. Disappearing 9 patch, 16 patch and twistturn variations.
Quilting tutorials quilting projects quilting designs quilting tips crazy quilt tutorials diy quilt easy quilts 9 patch quilt disappearing nine patch whether its your very first quilt project or one of many in the works, making a baby quilt is tough to beat in the fun department. Most of the squares i used for this table topper came from a kaffe fassett charm pack, supplemented with a few others i had lying around. Moda hunky dory charm pack quilt using disappearing 9. Aug 01, 2011 this is the disappearing nine patch block.