From assorted 5" squares, piece together a nine patch block. Slash the block 8" from the left side, and 8" from the bottom.
Cut 1 1/2" strips of your background fabric as sashing. Add a strip to the top and middle of the left hand side of the block, and a piece to the middle and bottom of the right hand side of the block.
Add a sashing piece to the centre, and your block is complete. I made 12 blocks and then set them using 1 1/2" sashing between blocks. You may add sashing however you like.
A quick and easy pattern suitable for charm packs or layer cakes. Works great with scraps as well!
Such a great idea....and a fun change up for a 9 patch! Thanks you!
ReplyDeleteA very fun quilt Linda.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting fractures! (And nobody got hurt in the process--another nice thing about it!)
ReplyDeleteLoce COMMA...great pattern! Thnx.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt , must give that a try one of these days:-)
ReplyDeleteMmm....I like that! makes a very interesting quilt - love all the takes on 9-patch that we see around these days!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I finished my Diamonds quilt, had enough pieces for a second quilt so I cut more big diamonds, used the end pieces from the 6 1/2 inch strips to make a runner with half square rectangles, made a second star runner from leftover large diamonds, another runner from the little strip pieces and finally a star shaped table topper from the bits left from trimming the side diamonds...now if I make these there may be no leftovers....who am I kidding!!
ReplyDeleteLove your patterns,
Lorraine B
OH WOW !
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What a great idea. Another reason to like nine patch pattern. I like the way you have staggered the blocks.
ReplyDeleteI also like the staggered look you achieved!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it looks absoutely fantastic!
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