The ninepatch quilt block is one of the best blocks if youre a beginning quilter. Quilt history is the site you should turn to first for information on our quilting heritage. These quilt patterns can be used alone or in combination with other blocks to create an unlimited number of quilting designs. You can put them back any way you want in any order. See more ideas about patch quilt, quilts and quilt patterns. Free doll and baby quilt patterns from the 19th and 20th. Give your vision a test drive with the free pattern customizer, go. Some of the earliest blocks consisted of blocks made up of 4 squares of fabric sewn together or 9 squares of fabric sewn together in many different variations. Ive been having so much fun designing quilts i decided to build a little pattern site.
The use of both half square triangles and quarter square triangles are necessary in order to keep bias edges away from the outer edges of the patches. You know what i mean, i am not going to reedit the photo. Nine patch baby quilt tutorial nine patch quilt blocks disappearing 9 patch. Nancy brenan daniel wrote a book called disappearing nine patch in 2002. For many years, nine patches were one of the first blocks taught to young girls learning how to quilt. The pieced blocks on this quilt, a variation of the ninepatch pattern, are each made of one of nine different blockprinted cottons. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the. The list discusses antique quilts, methods and fabrics used and the life and times of the women who made them. Postage stamp center medallion quilt dated 1888, silk stars by mary mern.
See more ideas about nine patch quilt, patch quilt, quilt patterns. When these 3 blocks were made, in the second quarter of the 19th century, it may have just been called a nine patch. Well quilted vintage 30s double 9 patch antique quilt nice diamond border. Nine patches are a traditional quilt block made with nine simple squares. National quilt collection national museum of american. One of the earliest 9patch blocks was the roman square, also known as the roman stripe and roman stripe zig zag. The american pieced quilt, which was designed to accentuate the contrast between colors and patterns, began with a central medallion that spread out evenly over the quilt. The history of america can be seen in the history of quilts. Quilt historian, sandi fox, points out, but in the most original of childrens quilts, we find the piece is based not on the multiple variations at the quiltmakers command, but on the ninepatch in its purest and most fundamental form. I was introduced to the shaded 9patch block quite a few years ago. I have never been able to find this exact pattern but was able to draft it using eq6. I decided they were great fabrics for a disappearing 9 patch tutorial.
Try this disappearing nine patch quilt pattern if you love to make quick pieced quilt blocks and quilts. You can finish the outside edge with a straight, wave or sawtooth border. When the different pieces are sewn together, they form a circle. Pirate, a member of our quilting forum, found a few answers about the history of the technique when she made her own disappearing nine patch quilt. Made of ninepatch squares, triangles and hexagons, it is a good quilt pattern to use up small fabric scraps in your leftover stash. Someone shared the block with our guild and then a few of the members had a block exchange. These free quilt patterns and tutorials are perfect for cozy bed quilts or snuggly baby quilts for your new grandchild. Ninepatch quilt block one of the earliest forms of patchwork, the ninepatch block involves joining nine squares of fabric to form a larger square. For this project, she chose blueberry patch batiks strips by kathy. Most of the quilts they made were utility quilts, quickly sewn together for warmth. One thing is certain, many girls learned to sew making this simple quilt. Feb 23, 2020 whether youre looking for a disappearing nine patch quilt pattern perfect for your guest room, living room, or babys nursery, weve got just what youre looking for.
The crazy nine patch pattern is a very versatile one to have because it can be used in all sorts of ways from baby quilts to bed quilts, or even for pillows and table runners. Early block designs allowed thrifty quilters to use very small scraps of fabric. See more ideas about quilt patterns, quilt blocks and quilt tutorials. Jenny doan demonstrates how to make a quick and easy tilted 9 patch quilt using 2. The nine patch is a popular pattern used by pioneer women. As a bonus you also get to practice your square in a square patches. I am sharing the pattern for a quilt that my great grandmother, hanna balster, made see the picture below. It is one of the most recognized quilt blocks in the quilting world. History of the nine patch quilt block launchforfree88s blog.
New listing vintage quilt patchwork nine patch 68x96 vintage fabric scrappy hand quilted. Curved nine patch pop throw quilt pattern pq11641 sure does have a pop like the name suggests. Disappearing nine patch quilts are known for their intricate and complicatedlooking designs, even though theyre incredibly simple to make. The basic pattern is easy to sew and it has a different feel depending on what kind of fabric you choose even soft neutrals or 30s reproductions would work. Nine patch blocks are comprised of nine units, laid out in three rows of three patches.
Mar 18, 2015 an easy disappearing nine patch quilt pattern the phrase disappearing nine patch this version of the disappearing nine patch quilt block. Patches of life is made with ninepatch, triangle in a square and triangle pieced square blocks. Museum of florida history florida quilt collection. Album leaf has a light signature panel that was used to make friendship quilts for friends and familyeveryone who made a quilt block signed with a name, message, or both. The same technique can be used when you sew other quilt blocks.
Youll sometimes see it referred to as an improved nine patch. One patch, four patch, and nine patch were great patterns for learning the art of piecing. A quilt top made of ninepatch blocks, whether basic or complex, may vary from the very simple to extremely complex, both in the geometry as well as the colorplay. Quilt patternsquilt amish quilt patterns history amish quilt patterns for sale. Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. Both can be simple or challenging, depending on the number of pieces in each quilt patch. Quilt discovery experience homestead national monument.
To make the quilts, a simple nine patch quilt block is sliced in half twice to create four smaller units. This vintage quilt gets an easy makeover with simple strip piecing. Make this 9patch block using 3 half square triangles and 6 squares. Three rows of three squares create quilt design that is versatile, traditional and trendy all at the same time. The circles are then put together to form the block. Stitch a quick and easy crazy nine patch quilt pattern. Nine patch quilt blocks are numerous and likewise, the sister block type the uneven nine patch. Homepage quilting history quilt patterns quilt there are endless ways that the basic block imagine that you are making your nine patch doll or baby quilt. One of the earliest patchwork quilt patterns, this nine patch variation, was called a plain block in the ladies home journal in 1896. I wasnt able to participate in the exchange but i eventually made my own shaded 9patch quilt. Disappearing nine patch quilt history the disappearing nine patch technique seems to have developed over time, and from the work of many quilters.
The earliest homesteaders had neither time or fabric to spare. Nine patch quilting block beginner block quilting series. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my new book, changeup patchwork. A ninepatch quilt is a great way to turn those scraps into something beautiful. The triangle in a square blocks give this quilt the illusion of curves. The best part about these disappearing nine patch patterns is that theyre excellent. One of the earliest forms of patchwork, the ninepatch block involves joining nine squares of fabric to form a larger square. This is probably the most commonly used type of quilt block made. The basic 9patch quilt block can easily be made with two fabrics and two different fabric stratassew strips together, sub cut into sections, then sew into a block. This quilt is one of three lateeighteenthandearlynineteenthcentury quilts that were donated in. I find the history of textiles inspiring and fascinating and i hope you enjoy this series. The ninepatch quilt block is one of the best blocks to start with if youre a beginning quilter. It was the change in construction, from pieced medallions to ninepatch blocks that revolutionised american quilting.
Free nine patch patterns are fun for both beginning sewers and experienced quilters. The placement of the bright cyan and more subtle turquoise resembles dreamy ivy. The names people have suggested for the pattern are wedding ring nine patch and glorified nine patch. This quilt is the perfect example of a scrapbusting ninepatch quilt. She discovered a 2002 book written by karin hallaby, called magic pillows, hidden quilts, which included a magic nine patch quilt made using the same technique that s so popular today. With simple nine patch blocks that form a single irish chain quilt pattern, you can create a beautiful quilt without knowing much about piecework. However, it is constructed as an uneven nine patch due to the placement of the cut pieces. Thanks to the gutenberg project we can all read websters work and learn much about the history of quilts from her perspective of 1916.
This picnic blanket pattern combines rail fence blocks with nine patches and a bold black and white sashing for a quilt with a retro feel. Nine patch quilt patterns can be made into tiny miniquilts or a gorgeous kingsize bedspread. Album leaf is a ninepatch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9inch square. The name of the quilt block is glorified nine patch. Use charm packs with seasonal patterns to make this quilt a decorative element in your home. Pirate, a member of our quilting forum, did some research into the technique when she made her own disappearing nine patch quilt. The pieced blocks on this quilt, a variation of the ninepatch pattern, are each made of. These are symmetrically arranged according to the particular print, and alternate with plain white blocks. In its simplest form, the block is constructed of nine plain squares of fabric. Make offer classic vintage 1890s nine patch variation quilt nice early browns. Classic ninepatch quilt block patterns the spruce crafts. Four distinct types of quilts developed during 19th century america.
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