craftymatt2

Your quilt is gorgeous and so is the wall hanging, thank you for all the info

katesnanna

I love this quilt. Well done.

wildyard

You can certainly use all 9 in each block. You will need to decide whether you want each block to be the same, in which case the same squares will remain whole in every block. If you want more variance in your quilt, you can rotate the fabrics in the 9 patches so that different fabrics remain whole in each block. Just advance each square one space in each 9 patch. So sq. 1 becomes sq. 2, etc. and sq. 9 becomes sq. 1.
To know how many squares of each fabric you must cut, first you have to decide on the size of quilt you want to make. Using squares cut at 5.5", each block will end up around 14". A lap throw could be 3 blocks by 4 blocks, where a twin might be 4 blocks x 5 blocks. So your quilt would be 56x70 plus sashing and/or borders. For the 4x5 blocks, you would need to cut 20 squares from each fabric, plus your sashings/borders, and backing. For the throw, you would need to cut 12 squares from each fabric. Basically, you need one square of each fabric in each block. So count how many blocks you need and that is how many squares of each fabric you will need.
For me, it often helps to plan it out on graph paper.

kathdavis

You can try the Disappearing 9 Patch like my 70's colored one or the 10 minute block like my black and white one where I used three different sizes of that block.

LoriMcc

I have made several S9P lately. Using a variety of fabrics and altering the layout of your blocks, you get a different look each time!

LoriMcc

Woops! D9P!

katigirl

You can also do a disappearing 9 patch with 5 inch blocks.

TanyaL

Unless you are determined to sew those blocks in their 5" shape, why don't you go to the different fabric web sites such as Timeless Treasures and look at their quilts. They always have some that have used enough different fabrics that they might as well be made from scraps. You would have to cut yours to triangles, strips, or something else, but they are usually new patterns not the usual same old things. You wouldn't be bored making a quilt like that. And you wouldn't have to buy a book.

sampson001

Love your twister wall hanging. I would like to make one but am unsure how to go about it. Will have to do a google.

Ripped on Scotch

there are a lot of really nice patterns out there for Charm squares and quite a few books on them too. Good luck finding just 1 that you like!