Should I sash these blocks
 

I enjoy making these blocks. Just wondering if I should use a sashing?

I wouldn't. I like the way it looks and think you'd lose the uniqueness of the pattern.

I really like it just the way it is.

Usually I would say sash it, but this pattern would be less connected with sashing. If it needs to be bigger, use multiple borders, IMHO.

I agree with all the others - like it very much as it is.

No sashing needed. You would have a completely different "look" if you sashed the blocks-not the DP9 look. The fabrics you chose look great together in this pattern.

i think it looks good just as is good job!!!

I wouldn't. It looks great like that!

I wouldn't sash it. I looks great just as is. D9P are so fun to make.

I agree with others. It is perfect the way it is

No, I would just put the binding on and it will be just fine. That is a really cool quilt. Some vetern of the military will love it.
That is if you were to give it away. Otherwise, it would be great for 4th of July.

What a great quilt! I think sashing would detract from the bold pattern. I would add a border if you want it larger, otherwise, it is stunning as is.

Looks great as is.

Like it the way it is! Looks great.

No! I like it just the way it is.

Pretty quilt. Do you mean around the individual blocks or around the quilt? Individual blocks, no. Entire quilt, yes, if you want to make it bigger.

No, they look great the way they are.

In my opinion sashing would ruin the looks of it. I would put at least one border around it.

Looks great just as it is; no sashing.

I like it as is.

I think it looks great the way it is.

NO it is beautiful....

No sashing needed...IMHO. Looks great as is. Perhaps add borders if you'd like it bigger....

I like it as it is if that helps.

That is my favorite placement for the D9P, but I've also used the placement where all blocks are arranged so that they sliced squares form the sashing and cornerstones.

I think sashing would spoil it. I think it's beautiful the way you have it.

No sashing...you would lose points of interest. I think borders are the way to go to finish off or to make it bigger. I really like this pattern/fabric you used.

I think it's unanimous... : ) It looks wonderful just as it is and a nice border or two would really set it off beautifully.
Please post when you have it finished.

Your quilt is gorgeous just the way it is. I made a Quilt of Valor top similar to yours without sashing, too.

I think it would break up the chain if you sashed.

Susan

Am in agreement - no sashing. Very nice quilt.

I vote for no sashing.

I agree with everyone else-no sashing needed. Love your fabric and pattern. You did a great job and I think sashing would make it lose it's appearance that makes it a D9P

I like it as is but if you need it to be bigger a double sashing would be attractive also. Perhaps a dark blue and then red. Try it out and take a look or snap with your cell phone. See what pleases your eye.

I agree with no sashing, but you could lay out a large piece of fabric that might be used for sashing and lay the pieces on it. A design wall, the floor or a camera would help to see this in perspective.

But I have another idea if you want it bigger. Double disappear it. Lay four of your pieces as the corners of another nine-patch, keeping the centers toward the center. Add a new center the size of those blocks, either the same as your old centers or a different coordinating color. Now add new patches to the four sides (probably a neutral) and sew that 9-patch together. Now when you disappear the 9-patch you have a whole new pattern and a much larger quilt.

I would definitely leave off the sashing. Your fabrics are wonderful just as they are. If you need the quilt larger, add a border or two; otherwise, enjoy the terrific quilt you have created.

I wouldn't either. They go together beautifully just as you have them, plus they create a secondary pattern that is Wow! Wonderful blocks! This is going to be a lovely quilt!

I don't think so, as it looks good the way it is.

i like it the way it is