9-patch Archives

Low Volume Neutral Quilt: A Scrappy Irish Chain

Posted on February 13, 2022February 16, 2022

I finished my last low volume neutral scrap quilt about a week ago. It used up most of my light 2.5″ squares. And then, I made the mistake of looking at the 2″ square box just full of neutrals. What to do with these I pondered? I remembered I had some 9 patches with darks…

Spruced Goose Quilt Top

Posted on November 2, 2021November 3, 2021

I really enjoyed making this Spruced Goose quilt top. Most of the blocks were easy half square triangles and nine patches so it went together much quicker than expected.

Simple nine patch and beige quilt

Posted on May 2, 2021May 2, 2021

I’m really happy with how this turned out. And as it’s being gifted it gets a label!

Bearing Down in the Scrap Box

Posted on January 17, 2021January 21, 2021

Add color to beige and it’s not so bad.

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021

Colorful leaves on this dull day

Posted on November 1, 2020January 21, 2021

Colorful fall leaves on this dull day inspired this quilted tabled runner

garlic knot quilt blocks and friendship star quilt blocks

Success and a Bonus Baby Quilt

Posted on September 7, 2020October 22, 2020

Leaders and Enders are not for me.

Posted on September 2, 2020January 8, 2021

The Gathering Quilt is Finished

Posted on July 26, 2020October 23, 2020

I started making my steps blocks in March when COVID was rampant here. I needed something to keep myself busy that didn’t require too much thought and these blocks were perfect. The first quilt I made from these can be seen here That quilt went together very nicely and was fun to finish. The second…

Happy Laundry

Posted on June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

The three quilts on the right are recent finishes that needed to be washed as I’d used basting spray when making the quilt sandwich. The quilt on the far left has been in regular use and it was time for it to get a wash. And why put quilts in the dryer when you can…