Blooming Nine Patch not as square?
06-15-2011, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by amma
The blooming 9 patch may give you more control of your fabrics placemet...
My thought is to make the 9 patch block, and then cut it to the desired shape, like a half hexagon maybe? :D:D:D
My thought is to make the 9 patch block, and then cut it to the desired shape, like a half hexagon maybe? :D:D:D
06-15-2011, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by coachmatthewsvhs
Originally Posted by jillaine
I've started collecting fabric for a quilt that will communicate cherry blossom season here in the Washington DC area -- pinks, off-white, pale ("spring") greens, moving into deep roses and rich olive greens, and possibly into darker magenta and deep forest greens.
I've been debating between a blooming nine patch and a one-block wonder design.
I'm feeling more drawn to the blooming nine patch-- I LOVE the transitions, BUT I prefer the more abstract layout of the OBW.
Which got me wondering (and I've already done some googling on this without success): Has anyone done a variation of the blooming nine patch that does not result in a square or rectangular format?
Thanks!
-- Jillaine
I've been debating between a blooming nine patch and a one-block wonder design.
I'm feeling more drawn to the blooming nine patch-- I LOVE the transitions, BUT I prefer the more abstract layout of the OBW.
Which got me wondering (and I've already done some googling on this without success): Has anyone done a variation of the blooming nine patch that does not result in a square or rectangular format?
Thanks!
-- Jillaine
06-15-2011, 04:25 AM
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Personally I like the second arrangement, including #3 especially I was told by The Cotton Club that #5 position will be your dominant fabric in the quilt. (They sort of specialize in "Blooming Nine Patch"). IMO you could send them your 2 pics and ask. If they not crazy busy, they'll help you.
06-15-2011, 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jillaine
Okay, so I remove the solids (kept in a non-patterned batik) and this is all I got; if I understand correctly (the book's on its way, but I've been googling), I'll need MANY more prints in order to do the B9P. This has been part of my challenge-- finding the right prints. And I'm not jumping up and down about the third from the left.
And yes, that's the hydrangea print you referenced, MTS.
And yes, that's the hydrangea print you referenced, MTS.
06-15-2011, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jillaine
Okay, so I remove the solids (kept in a non-patterned batik) and this is all I got; if I understand correctly (the book's on its way, but I've been googling), I'll need MANY more prints in order to do the B9P. This has been part of my challenge-- finding the right prints. And I'm not jumping up and down about the third from the left.
And yes, that's the hydrangea print you referenced, MTS.
And yes, that's the hydrangea print you referenced, MTS.
06-19-2011, 09:21 PM
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MerryQuilter,
I think what I'm seeking is something between a blooming nine patch and a watercolor. Watercolor quilts scare the beejees out of me, though. Or rather, the idea of trying to make one does.
I think what I'm seeking is something between a blooming nine patch and a watercolor. Watercolor quilts scare the beejees out of me, though. Or rather, the idea of trying to make one does.
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