I thought I would share the process for making this block since they are quick, easy, and loads of fun! You're gonna want to make lots of these! Perhaps enough for a quilt?
Start with a plain old 9 patch. I'd say any size block would do, The individual blocks used in this photo started out at 4in.
This is going to scare you, but trust me, it will be OK......SLICE IT! Make your slice somewhat wonky.
Next, sew a 1.25 inch wide strip to join them back together. Make sure the strip is long enough to fit the length of your block.
Turn and SLICE IT again...in a wonky manner, of course.
Again, add another 1.25 inch wide strip to rejoin....
Voilà! A wonderfully wonky and interesting variation on an old favorite.
**I wish I could claim this awesome block idea as my own, but the instructions & this gorgeous fabric came to me via Studio890. and the Fresh Comfort II virtual quilting bee we are participating in**
3 comments:
Love it! Thanks Kellie! I might continue the 9 patch theme and link a Disappearing Nine Patch tutorial.
You're welcome! This is just one more thing on my list of projects. Was hard to send them off, even though they didn't belong to me in the first place! ;) Great idea to continue the theme!
That would be awesome to do, with the interrupting fabric being the same throughout the entire piece.
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