I was wondering if someone would post some pictures of their D9P blocks before they are cut. I'm a little timid about starting one.I had never heard of a D9P until I joined this sight and I think they are so pretty. Thank you Fayz

Good question. Anxious to see the responses!!!

Before cutting, they look just the same as any basic 9P.

I think she is meaning the actual layout to get the right look.

This is the pattern I used pics form.
Hope it helps :)

They are fun to make.

http://www.popularpatchwork.com/news/article.asp?a=5294

This block is a D9P using 3 colours.

I"ve just finished piecing one of these using paper pieced hearts for the 4 corners. Here is the link I used to make sure I had them turned the right way so they'd be in an upright position after I'd cut them... Hope this helps.

[http://blocksnswaps.blogspot.com/200...g-9-patch.html]

Do a QB search for "D9P" and you will find a tutorial done with pictures.

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If you start with each ♥ in the same direction, you can keep them in the same direction when you cut the D9P. Just move the top left 1/4 to the bottom right and vice-versa. No need to twist the blocks around ... it only adds for confusion.

You can also find lots of D9P inspiration in the Pictures/Gallery link at the bottom of the page.

There are some fun tutorials out there that show you how to do it.


http://www.psiquilt.com/2009/03/disa...ial-super.html

Perhaps start here.

Thank you all so much.I will have fun checking them out.I wasn't sure how many colors to use. The hearts look interesting.

You can use as many or as few colours as you want. It really depends on the look you want to achieve. Some come out looking very scrappy. Some show the pattern and are quite stunning.

A favourite that I've seen is the one done point for a twist to the ordinary. Watch for it in the Gallery!!

someone posted coloring pages for me awhile back to help you figure out how you place your squares.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-122809-1.htm

That is a very nice addition to a D9P. Thanks for the link.

Great info - thanks!

thank you for the picture.really nice colors.

This is a picture of my D9P before I cut it and the quilt I ended up with...

I love your quilt and the colors. Now I have an idea how to lay it out.Thank you so much.

Thanks for the question and all of the answers. I had no idea how a D9P was put together. It's so simple.

Since she asked about "before they are cut", what else could it be but a plain ordinary 9 patch?

When I do one for a mug rug, I use a nice print for the outside corners. Then I try to use something more geometric for the 4 outside center pieces. The very center piece that will end up being cut into 1/4ths is usually a brighter, co-ordinating block, but never a big print.

I use Eleanor Burns Tossed 9 patch pattern. It calls for 9 - 5 inch blocks sewn like a 9 patch but with the same color as the center block on each of them. Then cut in half one direction and then the other.

Here is a copy of mine. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-114352-1.htm

You can do a lot with these! You can use your focus fabric in the 4 corners, then white squares on the side pieces with a solid color in the center. When it is cut and swapped it looks like sashing and cornerstones. It's pretty cool.

Make sure to put pictures in the outer 4 corners and should work out. Those blocks don't get cut

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I mark the 9-patch using a large ruler and marking the center at the outer edges then I turn the ruler and line up to cut with a rotary cutter. After cutting both directions, I turn 2 opposite new blocks 180 deg. to forn a D9P.

I mark the 9-patch using a large ruler and marking the center at the outer edges then I turn the ruler and line up to cut with a rotary cutter. After cutting both directions, I turn 2 opposite new blocks 180 deg. to forn a D9P. This is a current project. I am doing half the blocks with the dark pieces in the corners and center and half with the light. This is a Christmas present for a friend. When it is complete, I will post the finished quilt.

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Thanks
These are the clearest instructions I've seen

I am doing mine as a scrap quilt, holding the center constant for every block. It's far from finished. I took the picture because a friend wanted to get an idea of how a scrap D9P might look.

here the one I just did

This is pretty cool! I'm going to do a d9p for someone's quince 3 weeks away and want to integrate something different, and I think this may just do the trick.

Also here is a tut where you can see it also by the Missouri Star Quilt Company. This helped me learn how to do it my first time. :)

http://youtu.be/dEjZOXxPazg

Uuuh! These are pretty!

Here is the finished block!

I like this desjgn too.Thank you for posting your pictures.

Gotta do one of these soon. Love all your pictures!

Sending PM.

I completed mine not too long ago - here you go with the pics. I did the scrappy look.

I completed mine not too long ago - here you go with the pics. I did the scrappy look.

The sunflowers are great. They made a very pretty quilt. Thank you.

Wow...thanks...I finally know what a D9P is...I can't wait to make one!