Mrs BP

This basic 9 patch is a lap-sized quilt. I thought this would be a good one to try my hand with freehand quilting. I've done stitch in the ditch for all my other quilts, but wasn't sure that would work well for 9 patch. Any thoughts as to what might look good? Thanks!

MellieKQuilter

What about "x" thru the blocks instead of Stitch in the ditch?

Mrs BP

That might help identify the squares.

loves_2_quilt

I like to start from one corner and stitch with a walking foot to the other side. When finished do it the other way and it creates a secondary design.

Sewfine

I have seen quilts with "x" in the blocks and it seem suitable for this pattern.

Jo M

I like the "x"s thru the blocks too.

sueisallaboutquilts

Hello! I've done the same quilt with the x on each square from corner to corner- looks great.
I don't like to stitch in the ditch for hand quilting.

alikat110

Nice job

Mrs BP

I'm not sure I understand what you mean when you say go back to make a secondary design.
Nice to read all of your comments -- any thoughts for curved lines?

Elsie

if you are hand quilting go from corner to corner that wha t would do for this quilt