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SO VERY SIMPLE! Bust Your Charm Pack Stash with Disappearing 9-Patch Quilt Block
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Hi Reader, There are three quilt block techniques that always get quilters excited. First is a rag quilt, most likely because they are very easy and don't require traditional quilting. That makes them a perfect quilting-for-beginners choice. Second is the disappearing 9-patch. The initial block is a simple 9-patch which is then cut into multiple pieces and rearranged into some very interesting designs. Third is the potato chip block. It's definitely been a favorite of mine, too! The allure here is how much scrap fabric you can go through with this block. Plus the layout options are fun to work with. Today's quilt is a scrappy disappearing 9-patch. They have been popular for years yet we can always find a new twist. This is actually a very simple variation of the original pattern but getting the colors in the right place makes an incredible difference. Don't miss my Confetti: A Disappearing 9-Patch Quilt Pattern which is available at 40% off only to subscribers via my emails! Here are a couple of my D9P posts if you'd like to see more ideas: โMastering Creative Charm Square Secretsโ โHow to Make A Charm Square 4-Patch Quiltโ If you enjoy D9P blocks, be sure to check out this video below. Here are 5 different block ideas you can try. From the basic to more elaborate to make your quilt really interesting. If you're interested in cutting your own precuts, my post How to Cut a Fat Quarter for Quilting has a tutorial to do just that. You may also download my Free PDF Fat Quarter Cutting Guide with cutting layouts and yardage requirements for different precuts. I have a lot ahead of me with these four twin quilts to work on. Fortunately they are simple and go together easily. There is a chance I may need to cut more charms to finish them. Luckily there's always another basket of scrap fabrics to dig into! Keep watching and see how they turn out. Now I have to start thinking about the backing for each of them. As shown in this backing post, I enjoy piecing my backs with lots of fabrics. The one I'm specifically thinking about, is the brown one shown in the post that was made from fat quarters. It was made for my cousin and I knew he preferred darker colors. This is a perfect choice because I can simply cut blocks to fit the size of the quilt top. Plus I can use some of the same colors used, too. But first, I still have two more quilt tops to be made. I already know which one will be next and am excited to get started! But that won't be until tomorrow. Today, my new garden is waiting for me. My husband and I have definitely become full-fledged retirees! We've become backyard bird watchers. Now we're building a 'bird-sanctuary' for our feathered friends. I've been gathering flowering plants to attract the birds, but that may not be necessary with my husband's feeder ideas. My husband, the engineer, has a plan as all engineers do! The feeder itself has cross pieces to hold multiple feeders for different types of birds. Then of course we have the aluminum tubing around the bottom 6-feet to keep any clawed-climbers from intruding. It has been camouflaged with some brown and black spray paint. It's not very visible as he's standing in front of it. I'll get a better picture next week. Next we need to work on the post top so our yard doesn't look like a cemetery. ๐ Now that spring has arrived, pay a visit to your fabrics and find the perfect piece for your next quilt. Spring fabrics are my favorite as they are covered with flowers and lots of beautiful colors. Thanks so much for following along. Have a great rest of your week! Don't Miss THIS MONTH'S Fat Quarter Shop Specials!FYI: I've gotten charm packs at under $8 in the Weekly Precut Bundle Sales!
Happy Quilting, Lea Louise Find more Lea Louise Quilts here: Website: https://inspiredquiltingbylealouise.comโ |
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Hi Reader, No sooner do I get close to finishing a quilt than another idea grabs my attention. As you know, there are four twin size charm square quilts I'm working on using different Disappearing-9-Patch Layouts. This week's is number three and I'm already working on the fourth. Don't miss my Confetti: A Disappearing 9-Patch Quilt Pattern which is available at 40% off only to subscribers via my emails! Oh, Happy Spring! ๐ป๐๐ผ I've gathered my floral fabrics for some upcoming spring quilts....
Hi Reader, This has to be the FASTEST method to create an adorable scrappy baby quilt in just minutes! Youโll be amazed how quickly you can turn 100 charm squares into an awesome quilt faster than you ever thought possible! Not enough charm squares on hand? Check out these 100 count charm packs in assorted solids & prints. Luckily my leftover charm pile was overflowing. So much so I should have enough to make four twin size quilts with this pattern! I'm excited to them finished, though that...
Hi Reader, Is anyone else besides me getting lots of quilting done? Are you making any special projects for Valentine's Day? Check out my pretty pink Chenille Heart Pillow article on the website. It's a quick 'show-the-love' finish that you can still squeeze in before the big day! The Valentine's Day pillows I made this month are quite pretty. Two use a chenille trim, but there's an amazing shortcut that I just discovered! The other is a French Rose Rag Quilt Pillow which is rosy and bright!...