GV09

The 9 patch was my first job!
But I have one who instructed me ... I go to where I see something I like ... and always choose the hardest! LOL!
Better not show them what I try soon! Hahaha!

luvstoquilt

I started with a book and made a bow tie quilt. It was easy and I was hooked! After 9 years I am still learning more every day. I suspect that is why I love it so much..it is never boring!

Mary Bird

My beginning quilting classes do 9 patch and snowball in first class. Putting together in different ways gives them room to be creative, and they learn the importance of 1/4 seams and good cutting practices. Second class is sandwich, quilt and bind the small project (9 blocks). A finished project in 2 classes - seems to satisfy the 'I want it now' people!

Geri B

The 9P has evolved along with everything else. It is, however, the DNA of all quilting......It was here BC (before computers) and I hope will always remain in the back waiting to shine again

Wunder-Mar

Funny you should ask ...!

I have just spent over a week, several hours each day, cutting BOXES of scraps into strips for 9-patch quilts (in addition cutting squares and strips for other scrap quilts).

I have also just started HANNAH'S RAINBOW, a Lehmann Quilting pattern available online. I'll be making it larger, closer to a square shape, to fit our queen sized bed, and use the leftover 9P's for shams. I've attached a photo of the pattern.

cscray

I started teaching quilt classes last fall. The first class I have my girls do is the 9 block. So far the girls have done very well. I wanted to have them move on to the log cabin after the 9 block. But some of my girls are not ready for the log cabin. So I have taken the 9 block and made it a little different. I think my girls will love this quilt. So the 9 block is alive and well.

justme CA

I have found the scrappy nine patch set on point a beautiful quilt to make when trying to "sew up the stash". I made one recently for a full size bed with various beige and neutral sashings and a deep red border and it is great. I have been piecing for 25 years so am not new to the art. I do not hand quilt but send them out.

I cut my left overs of pretty fabrics in 2 and a half inch strips and use the Quilt in a Day method to make bright blocks until there are plenty for a quilt. I make the strips with the end of all fabrics and make lots of these for my great grandchildren's bed. It is peaceful non waste of my time and enjoyed by others.

Annie68

My first quilt was a nine patch about 30 yrs ago, it's still a favorite to this day. It is very versatile, and always nice looking.

Nikki and Co.

The 9 patch is still one of my favorites and I've been quilting 15 years. :thumbup:

CristyK1

Both of my sons learned to sew with a simple 9 patch. On the other, I started with a mariners compass center peices with paper pieced light houses and 3 inch sqaure multi-masted sailing ships. Nothing like jumping in feet first.