Judy in Waco

I am very new to quilting, and my project is a disappearing nine patch. I'm making it out of charm packs and some 5 in squares I cut myself. So, my nine patches are made out of 5 in squares and I'm stuck. I have all of the nine patches made and pressed, but I can't figure out the dimensions to square up each nine patch. Can you help me? Pretty please?

My inner patch measures 4.5 inches, but the outside patches will be sewn together, so I need to leave a 1/4 inch for the seam, right?? :?:

susiequilt

Yes. Using 5 inch blocks you should have a measurement of 4.75 + 4.5 + 4.75 for a total of 14" for the unfinished blocks before you cut them into quarters.

gale

If you're using 5" squares the nine patch block w/ outside seam allowances should measure 14". That is before the 9 patch is cut and resewn.

Judy in Waco

Thank you!!

susiequilt

Whoops! I was editing when you quoted.
That 13.5 will not be the finished size in a quilt. I forgot about cutting and resewing but the 14" is correct.

Judy in Waco

gotcha! Thanks again. :)

dsb38327

I would like to compliment you on your ability to state your question in the way you did.
Seems to me you were very precise and said exactly what they needed to know to be able to help you.
Good job!

Judy in Waco

Thank you! I have to give the credit to my quilting teacher. I'm taking a beginning quilting class and have had only one formal lesson so far, but I've learned a lot. She told me to stop and ask someone the moment I become confused.

I really appreciate the help. :)

Pam

Great advice! I bet she is a good teacher. It is a lot easier to learn some thing WITHOUT getting yourself totally frustrated.

ann clare

My ruler is not large enough so I make a cardboard template 14" and use it to square up.