| Making 9-patch Blocks |
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This tutorial is to help new quilters accurately piece a very traditional block, The 9-Patch A quilting group I belong to swaps out 9-patches on a regular basis, so I have a large collection of 9-patch blocks made with all different fabrics I have drafted several different quilts designs and posted links on my home page specifically to use these blocks However, if you like these designs and DO NOT have several dozen 9-patch blocks handy,you will need to piece some of your own Not to have to re-invent the wheel, I have linked below to a "How-To" page designed by Marcia Hohn of the Quilter's Cache Her method will show you how to make 9-patches a few at a time, so you will end up with a good variety, even if you don't have access to a wonderful quilting group like me Here is Marcia Hohn's page for making 9-patches 9-Patch Tutorial link here Now that you know this great quick method, I will give you a nice table below that will tell you the sizes to cut your fabric for several standard size block units using Marcia's techique, and follow with step by step photos as I make 9-patches with her speed piecing method Page currently under construction Please check back later |