common size for D9P squares?

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03-28-2011, 03:43 PM

#41

Ethel Hoffman

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I have another twist to the D9p make the nine patch cut into two ways than cut from corner to corner and set together as you wish. I don't have one made am just getting started and I cut the blocks in 8 inch blocks so can't really tell you how it turns out yet.

03-28-2011, 03:50 PM

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Theresa

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Originally Posted by Ethel Hoffman

Can't wait to see this!

03-28-2011, 03:53 PM

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pdunn56

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Originally Posted by jillaine

At first I wasn't overwhelmed by the disappearing nine-patch, until I found someone using only three fabrics instead of nine. THIS is stunning:

http://supermomnocape.wordpress.com/...easy-projects/

Scroll down. you'll see it.

Jillaine, thats so funny...I just posted basically the same note about not loving d9p until I saw it in 3 colors. Great minds think alike!! :-)

03-28-2011, 04:00 PM

#44

TonnieLoree

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Originally Posted by chairjogger

I love the utube on the d9p. What is a common size of one square. I know that 9 are sewn together before cutting.

I use 6 1/2? anyone else chime in on this? getting ready to start another one.. before I cut anything love to know what others do.

Thanks,
Ell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEjZO...eature=channel

I was able to count the squares before she started shuffling the pieces all over creation. They look like 4 1/2 blocks to me.

03-28-2011, 04:00 PM

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lvaughan

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I have made two, one with Moda charms and the others with running eights, cut square. I like the running eights, you just need to cut the strips on the length then in squares. I also needed to add one more fabric.

03-28-2011, 06:19 PM

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Calicobear2

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LOVE this idea too!! I haven't tried a DP9 yet....very much a Newbie to Quiltin'.......looks like I can do tho! YAY!

Thanks for sharing this 3 fabrics idea......feelin' brave now! lol

03-28-2011, 06:31 PM

#47

sewingsuz

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I just finished one and posted pictures and I used either 4 1/2 or 5 inche squares. I look at the 3 fabrics and that does look nice. great idea

03-28-2011, 06:50 PM

#48

aborning

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Originally Posted by jillaine

I agree with you. I made one with 6" blocks and I only used 3 fabrics-- (aBlack design, a red design, and a gray/white design). I absolutely love it as I often think "less is more" for some quilt patterns.

03-28-2011, 07:23 PM

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LoriMcc

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We used 8" for charity quilts. It worked out well!

03-28-2011, 07:23 PM

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MomtoBostonTerriers

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Originally Posted by jillaine

Jillaine,

I'm with you -- disappearing nine patch never caught my fancy. But I love that example with 3 fabrics. Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this link. I might be a new d9p convert.