Help (opinion) on D9P
#1
I want to do a D9P but I'm not sure what size to use as my squares. I have 4 tone on tones that match all the colors in the print fabric that I will be using in each corner of the block. I don't want the print to be cut in half. The problem is the print is a camping, fishing, hunting theme where all the print is not even for each print. Each picture is not centered with the next. I don't want to keep cutting half the bear or half the canoe or the lodge, ect to get my square. I want to able to see some of the full pictures in the squares. Does this make any sence to anyone?
Thanks, Kris
Thanks, Kris
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You have to "fussy cut" the squares so you don't cut bears in half. I would decide on the size of the squares based on your animals. If the biggest animal fits into a 5-inch window, for example, I would cut all the squares at 5-1/2 inches.
With the D9P the cut is made through the center squares so, as long as you keep the animal print squares in the corners, you should be fine.
With the D9P the cut is made through the center squares so, as long as you keep the animal print squares in the corners, you should be fine.
#4
A lady at our quilt guild did a program on D9P. She had samples done from 2.5 inch squares up to 8 inch squares. The one I liked best was done with 5.5 or 6 inch squares. But they were all beautiful. I think you just go with the size that works best for your fabric.
#7
Originally Posted by Up North
Keep in mind you switch the fabric around so you will
have to place some patterns upside down in the original 9 patch.
have to place some patterns upside down in the original 9 patch.
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