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11-17-2011, 03:26 PM

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jeaninmaine

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I just love seeing all these pictures of the different color formulas. They're all beautiful.

11-17-2011, 03:51 PM

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CircleSquare

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I have done several scrappy D9P quilts - crib size. [ATTACH=CONFIG]288715[/ATTACH]

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11-17-2011, 05:11 PM

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I can see a D9P can be what you want it to be...SO COOL

I was trying to decide after my first quilt (just squares..so can practice techniques).
I think it will be D9P!!!

11-17-2011, 05:46 PM

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VickiM

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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine

I just love seeing all these pictures of the different color formulas. They're all beautiful.

I mostly like to do them scrappy...uses up scraps & then I donate them. They all turn out so different!

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11-17-2011, 05:46 PM

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aliaslaceygreen

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OK, an update!!! Eight fabrics so far... you can see them if you click on the link below that says 2011 photo challenge ...rteest42/wordpress... I posted the fabrics as my photo a day!
I am ready now to sew into 9-patches...If I need more blocks I am going to switch out and add one more fabric I think... MOST of the blocks have that light cross hatched fabric as the center, but some have a bright green or red...

I think this going to be cool!!

Thanks for sharing so many lovely versions for inspiration!

11-17-2011, 05:50 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Originally Posted by aliaslaceygreen

I have pretty much decided that a Disappearing 9 patch is going to be the quilt I make for a Secret Santa this year, and have seen many lovely versions...

I have plenty of fabrics in Christmas prints, but before I start falling in love with a 2 or 3 or 5 fabric arrangement, I would love to hear what people who make this often feel is the best number of fabrics to use???

Is it more important that there is separation in tone/shade or more important that there be a variety of fabrics?

Please let me know your thoughts!

Thanks!

I've got the fabrics to make a personal sized quilt that uses about 6 bird themed fabrics and 4 mini prints with similar coloring.

11-17-2011, 06:29 PM

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quiltmom04

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I've done several D9P and use a whole lot of different fabrics. Makes a fun scrappy look. I try to keep with a theme, just like you would for a scrappy, like lavenders or brights, but other than that, not much goes into fabric choice.

11-18-2011, 12:39 AM

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katigirl

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I have made a number of them and usually use three fabrics. I did use five once when doing a green, purple, and cream d9p and used light and dark purple and green and alternated the pattern. It really turned out great.

11-18-2011, 12:40 AM

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I usually use three colors when doing d9p but have done one with 5.

11-18-2011, 05:43 PM

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connie d

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I think it is a matter of personal preference. I made one that has several fabrics and it turned out quite nice and I have seen some that have been done with 2-3 fabrics and are a totally different look but also very nice.