Thanks ......just downloaded the app on my IPad........looks great!

To bad you have to have these gagdets to download it. but they are in the forseeable future not going to be here.

That app would be totally useless to the OP for answering her question about the Blooming 9-patch however, with or without the appropriate gadget. You need the pattern, not the block.

Ghostrider, actually I really appreciate the info about the app and I'm pretty sure I can piece the blooming 9-patch without the pattern and / or book, just wanted to make sure I started with a big enough chunk of fabric!

Have fun with it and we want to see pics when you're done!! :)

Dunster - I LOVE this book. My avatar is the Jamaica quilt from that book ( her colors in the book are not the best at all )......and I think every quilter/piecer who wants to try strip piecing should have this book. The patterns are truly "Traditions with a Twist"......

This book is not out of print at this time, however can be purchased for a good price other than the publisher. This is my favorite book of all times. Every pattern is perfect. I have made several Bloomin...All wonderful. I have taken several classes from Blanche. What a great person. She is now in a rest home in California after breaking her hip. Her daughter owns a great quilt store in our town. This is a must have book for everyone! Has been a long time seller for CT Publishing and still going strong. Blanche was honored a few years back in Houston for her innovative contribution to quilting with her method of strip piecing. Love especially my Jamaica. Love them all.