I posted this on another post but it's a couple of pages back. I just wanted to say:
Ever since I joined this site (before I had my longarm) I never knew so man women could be so sweet and thoughtful and giving. Quilters are very special women and I'm proud to be a part of this community.
Thank you all for the uplifting words and your support, watching me grow. I do get excited when I learn something new and just want to share with everyone. I show anyone that will stand still long enough to look.
See the picture, I'm actually going to piece a quilt for my granddaugter, hopefully, by December. This is my first attempt at the disappearing 9 patch. I love how you can play with it. Sorry, the lighting isn't so good.
I haven't picked out the fabric yet.

that is great, I am sure that you can do it by christmas, I have not tried the disappeating nine patch yet but it is near the top of my list.

I have had a lot of luck with the people on the board myself, I find them careing and loving and very giving, may it spread past our lives here and all around us.

it looks great. i love the D9P, its simplicity at its finest - just a few cuts and it becomes another block completely.

Your granddaughter will love having a quilt that grama made :wink: I can't wait to see it and how you are going to quilt it, too :D :D :D

I've heard a lot about the Disappearing 9 Patch on this board (full of wonderful people, I agree). I'd like to try it sometime, and will be anxious to see your completed one. What a wonderful Christmas gift for your granddaughter.

Like you, I am just getting around to the D9P, after telling everyone else about it, even teaching a teacher to teach it to her ladies at the Senior Center!
I have a friend who really likes playing with the blocks, even though she doesn't sew or piece quilts, she just really likes playing with the layouts for blocks.
It has really been a way for me to just sew and sew and she just puts them down for me ... so, last week we started on the D9P ... will show you the end result because my friend thinks she has a plan! LOL I promised her I would only work on the project when she is with me, so it will take some time.
I like what you have done so far, J ... keep showing us all your talent!

Oh Jackie! It's gonna be nice!
Can't wait to see it all finished with all the magic you do on the quilts. :)

Those look great! I'd love to try that pattern too. Does anyone have hints on color placement and how it affects different layouts? :)

That is going to be so Beautiful.

That is gonna be beautiful.. I have made two doll quilts using that pattern, it is one of my favorite patterns. Can't wait to see yours. Keep us posted.

:) niceeee

Can anyone explain me how you do a disapearing 9 patch plz :oops:

I like that pattern--and have purchased a book to help me with one...some day.

I was looking at Moda Bakeshop last night and this project may be the disappearing 9 patch.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/07/...le-topper.html

Looking great kiddo. I really do have to try that pattern..... Keep up the good work. Its always fun to see what you've done :D

that is so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Jennifer thanks for sending us all the link to disappearing 9 patch.Now I know what the block looks like. Very cool. One I need to add to my list for sure!

yes that is a disappearing 9 patch

It's going to look great, Jackie! :D

Looking forward to seeing the finished quilt. I have not tried the D9patch yet.
Maybe someday.

The center square of the nine patch will become your corner stones, the patches at 12,3,6,9 positions will create sashing.
This is one of the reasons J made a practice block ... when you start a new technique, create a small sample and mess with it to see what it looks like in different positions.

:oops: And, the above is what happens when someone only reads three or four comments! Apologies for the repetition, but did find the site that was so thoughtfully included and surely do appreciate that, too! :oops:

That looks great. It's on my list to do.

love your block

It looks good!!!

Here is the one D9P I made...shows how it can look with certain colors. I must finish it with the baby boom in our family right now! If you google disappearing 9 patch tutorial there are several links and so many different looks for them!

Love that pattern-your block is wonderful!