Friday, July 17, 2009

Nine-Patch Quilt-Along

I have been spending some time with my Nine-Patch Blocks from Crazy Mom's One A Day Quilt-Along. As part of this Quilt-Along I set out to make one nine-patch block a day, and although I was not able to commit myself to this task, I have still ended up with almost 40 blocks.

After much deliberation (read procrastination!) about the quilt layout I have decided to take a different tack.

The initial plan for these Nine-Patches included white sashing strips in between the blocks. Instead I have made some alternating blocks.

Above is a sneak peek of the Nine-Patches and the other block. More pictures when the quilt top is ready.
Posted by Red Pepper Quilts - Rita Hodge
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18 comments:

  1. Sarah - Red GinghamJuly 17, 2009 8:04 PM

    I see what you are doing and I think it's going to look fantastic! Great idea too. Love those fabrics, so stylish.

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  2. MelJuly 17, 2009 8:04 PM

    You seriously have THE BEST taste when it comes to fabric selection Rita! Yummy!

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  3. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 9:28 PM

    I really love where this one is going! The alternating effect will be wonderful!

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  4. One Flew OverJuly 17, 2009 9:31 PM

    What a clever idea, very unique and I bet it changes the entire look of the quilt. Looking forward to seeing the finished top.

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  5. UnknownJuly 17, 2009 9:41 PM

    Ditto.!! I am Lovin where this is heading...Love your Creativeness...
    cheers

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  6. JenJuly 17, 2009 9:55 PM

    Oooo...looks like it's going to be great!

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  7. SherryJuly 17, 2009 10:02 PM

    You are amazing you do things that I would never think of. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. HeatherJuly 17, 2009 10:11 PM

    Intriguing (read: why don't you just show us now??!!:])! Can't wait to see it.

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  9. CristinJuly 17, 2009 10:54 PM

    Rita - Those blocks are yummy! So I'm not the only Amy Butler addict I see ;-)

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  10. teaginnyJuly 17, 2009 10:59 PM

    I LOVE this idea. What a great variation on the nine patch, which I never really liked. Very cool. Love the farbic choices too.

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  11. Julie @ Jaybird QuiltsJuly 18, 2009 12:57 AM

    i like your alternate plan... i'm behind and happened to blog about my status on this project today too!!

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  12. wishes, true and kindJuly 18, 2009 1:04 AM

    Were your ears burning about 12 hours ago. I was talking to the leader/teacher of a Color Play group I recently joined at a local quilt shop about your use of color! I still cannot get over that beautiful triangle quilt! Can't wait to see more of the nine patches.

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  13. Cheryl ArkisonJuly 18, 2009 1:21 AM

    Is this all Amy Butler?
    Interested to see what looks like. More proof that something simple can be so many different things!

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  14. AudrieJuly 18, 2009 2:59 AM

    I like that! Can't wait to see it all put together :)

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  15. Amanda JeanJuly 18, 2009 3:44 AM

    can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve. :)

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  16. Marianne PennerJuly 18, 2009 11:37 AM

    Ooo, I think that is going to look fantastic. Can't wait to see.

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  17. AnonymousJuly 18, 2009 2:24 PM

    I'll be interested to see how this turns out. I like where this is headed!

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  18. heatherJuly 19, 2009 11:13 AM

    I'm going to do amanda's second quilt along with the 9 patches and I'm so going to steal your idea with the alternating white ones!!!! I'm sooooo excited because then I don't have to do the sashing!!! Not a big fan of it!!! GREAT job!!!

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