Nov 05, 2016 when it comes to making your quilt top perfectly square, this how to square a quilt block video tutorial is exactly what you need. And today i want to show you how to make one of my favorite quilt blocks, the nine patch. Or you could use up your stash to make a bed quilt for a special occasion or loved one. Two ways to quilt a ninepatch block see how to quilt a straight line design and an orange peel design on a nine patch quilt. Its possible to put it all together and be finished in a weekend. How to square up a quilt block with precision quilts by jen. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9 patch blocks. Aug 05, 2012 how to square up a quilt block part of the beginner sewing series august 5, 2012 by mary h 14 comments squaring up quilt blocks was a step that i used to skip altogether. Many creative quilt projects start with 9 patch blocks.
I have checked on youtube, but i dont see what i,m looking for. Make a simple 9 patch, cut it up, sew it back together and tadah. Ill show you how to change up the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. I did not want to square down, so i plotted out a paper template that when three strips are put together it is a perfect 4.
Squaring up your blocks before you sew them together can help blocks fit together better, and it only takes an extra moment or two per block. This how to make a nine patch block quilting video is the perfect video to start of any quilt. And to inspire you to use nine patch blocks in a quilt of your own, heres a nine patch quilt i made a few years ago. I agree with maniac and boy is that a darling quilt too. For some time ive been wanting to really dive into the topic of quilting. It was all about using plain, old, square blocks in different patterns to create fun quilt tops.
Use a piece of paper to make squaring up a quilt block. Our stepbysteps make it easy to recreate this quilting with your home machine. Designing your own nine patch quilt pattern 2019 step up your quilting game and learn how to design your very own traditional nine patch quilt. The perfect place to use this is a quilt made of nothing but nine patches, set edge to edge, with no sashing. Sometimes we over think on how to quilt some of the square. Crystals quilt is using 9 blocks, so thats why the different size. Learn how to do it with this easytofollow tutorial that will take you stepbystep. Changeup patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. Heres a quick tip for how to square up a toobig quilt block from quilts from sweet jane author sue pfau. Those considerations are not explained in this tutorial. Squaring up quilt blocks with precision national quilters.
How to strip piece ninepatch 9 patch quilt blocks new. Quilting from square one cutting the disappearing 9patch block. Machine quilting ideas for a nine patch quilt our pastimes. And to inspire you to use nine patch blocks in a quilt of your own, heres a nine patch quilt. In this video, kelly pederson hanson shares a technique that will make any quilter look like a seasoned artist. Learning how to true a quilt can solve that problem, so lets get started. She chose new hope charm packs by jo morton for moda fabrics. Charm packs, or pre cut 5 squares are readily available in most quilt shops and on our website.
For this quilt you need 68 9 patches, each with 3 sections for a total of 204 sections. Build your design vocabulary and foster confidence in designing and making your quilt your own. Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two. For the disappearing ninepatch youll need a set of charms, and this is the hunky dory charms, thats the one we just did the baby quilt out of, and what were going to do is were going to take nine of those charms and were going to sew them together in a giant nine patch. Its similar to maple leaf and tea leaves quilt blocks, but with a difference. Usually a perfect quilt block is the result of good technique and consistently squaring up blocks after they are sewn. Heres how to make four of em using just four charm squares, so you can make the most of your stash. Thanks again now i know that im not the only one that does always have a perfect.
I want to know how to make that quilt block the one showing. I had been just cutting off the extra battingbinding by cutting along the edge of the quilt border. Change up patchwork is the name of my newest sewing with nancy 3part tv series. Sew the three rows together to make the nine patch block. Our favorite templates to square up your quilt blocks with misty. For security, most quilters buy a quarter yard or so of extra fabric and add it to their stash if they dont use it. Learn how to square up a quilt block by following along with carolina while she walks you through it while providing helpful tips and tricks along the way.
Aug 31, 2010 for a full transcript of this video, visit once you have all your blocks sewn, its time to make sure that they are all the same s. The nine patch block is one of the simplest quilt blocks to make, yet it looks deceptively difficult when finished. Beginner free motion machine quilting with jenny doan of missouri star instructional video duration. Quilt making is an art that is often passed down through the generations. Have you struggled with knowing how to square a q uilt block. I just started my first quilt after many years of sewing. Flip the section over to the right side and repeat the up and down motion, again moving gently from the light side to the darker fabric. Change up patchwork is the name of todays sewing with nancy threepart tv series. This is a sweet little technique for making nine patch quilt blocks two at a timea positive dark squares in the corners and a negative light squares in the cornersfrom two squares of fabric. You have a complex looking block that only took minimal effort. May 02, 2010 youtube square in a square quilting video from. Just sew and sew and come sew some more if you need to. Fortunately, when done right, squaring a quilting block is a simple process that will only take a few extra minutes. When it comes to making your quilt top perfectly square, this how to square a quilt block video tutorial is exactly what you need.
Watch fun and engaging videos from anywhere, on your desktop or mobile device. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block. Choose 2 colors and 1 background color or 3 colors. Whether you need to learn how to square up large quilt blocks or just want to try out a new method, this tutorial is a great read. Take a few seconds to view some of her original longarm quilting patterns.
Our quilt block of the month for march wasnt really a block. An easy way to square up quilt blocks if pressing the block again doesnt work, or if the patches on the outer edges of the block are a bit skewed or uneven, use freezer paper to prep the block for sewing. It was just that reading on squaring up a block, there were references to lining up on the diagonal and on a vertical seam as well. Jan 12, 2015 squaring up your blocks before you sew them together can help blocks fit together better, and it only takes an extra moment or two per block. You can start with the basic quilting methods as the foundation you build upon. This post contains affiliate links for which i receive compensation. She asked me, when and how do i square up my quilts and blocks. See more ideas about patch quilt, nine patch quilt and quilts.
Instead, she is asking how to make blocks with straight sides and square corners that fit together with ease. The disappearing nine patch technique seems to have developed over time, and from the work of many quilters. Learn a quick and easy method of squaring up quilt blocks to ensure your blocks are all the same and your quilt remains square. Sooooo going to make this quilt disappearing 9 patch see more. Accurate cutting, accurate sewing, and taking the time to square up subunits and. Its rare for quilters to sew perfect blocks, and some patterns are designed so that you have extra fabric to trim in this final step, which is. The youtube video is how i have been taught to square up a quilt, large or small. Nancy shows how to change up the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options.
There is nothing worse than going to finish combining your quilt. Nine patch quilting block beginner block quilting series youtube. After doing a lot of research i realized the 9 patch quilt block is the ideal place to start. This pattern is actually a disappearing 9 patch block, and it is so much easier than it looks. The nine patch quilt block is probably the most basic block and is the block i recommend for beginner quilters to start with. How to square up a quilt block quilt tutorials, quilts. Many creative quilt or craft projects start with 9patch blocks. Press the seam allowances toward the center of the block. Even if youre an experienced quilter, it never hurts to brush up on your skills. So youre done with your quilt top, youve gotten it quilted, and youre ready to put your binding on. And i wasnt totally sure if the corners of the triangle should match the edge of the 9 patch. If you are new to creating diy quilts, then you are.
Squaring up quilt blocks is not as hard as you think. Jul 05, 2010 welcome to video number 4, squaring up your quilt. Close up of rainbow kite quilt its a nine patch rainbow kite quilt by kelbysews on etsy someday ill love something other than simple, primary color quilts best. Squaring up my quilt top generations quilt patterns. Squares within squares quilt block 1 squaring up the.
Oct 01, 2011 finished size means that is the size of the block after it is completely sewn into the quilt. Jun 17, 2015 but all those little imperfections in the seam allowances can add up, and by the time the quilt top is finished it might have a little bit of unevenness along the edges. Here are a few tips for the urban nine patch pattern, a customer favorite. Disappearing nine patch quilt pattern snails trail quilt block pattern. I did some squaring a year ago and i kept squaring until i virtually ruined my original pattern. Looks like my favorite easy block disappearing 9 patch. To have a quilt top that has nice square corners, it is important to do a number of things right as you go along. One of the most frustrating parts of the quilting process is squaring up a quilt block. This is a simple quilt that you can make in just a few hours. Jenny demonstrates how to make a beautiful 9 patch madness quilt using 5 inch square of precut fabric. For this lesson on squaring up quilt blocks you will need. Squaring a 9 patch and a snowball block quilting board.
How to sew classic fourpatch blocks with charm squares. This nine patch quilt tutorial will cut your learning time to. This pattern is actually a disappearing 9patch block, and it is so much. Sew the next 2 convex pieces on the remaining sidespress seams open and square up to 8 square. Stitch a quick and easy crazy nine patch quilt pattern. Youll find all sorts of potential layouts, and you can design even more by shifting daughter blocks around on a quilt design wall.
Nine patch quilt block tutorial simple simon and company. In this example, the blocks finish at 10 square and the border is 3, so the quilt ends up to be 36 square just the right size for a baby play mat or. Squaring up 4 patch block the quilting forum missouri. If youve been searching for a way to mix up your usual quilting routine, then youll love these stunning disappearing nine patch patterns. How to sew a basic ninepatch quilt block fabric406. Second, if youre creating a quilt with multiple blocks, there are other factors that need to be considered when squaring up blocks. I love the patterns that show up and the charm packs you used. Pirate, a member of our quilting forum, found a few answers about the history of the technique when she made her own disappearing nine patch quilt. In this video i will show you how to square up your quilt blocks in our disappearing nine patch series. Thanks to the ladies here on the forum, i salvaged my squares, sashed them and made a beautiful quilt. Im going to show you the total cheater way that i make them. Learn how to make a perfect nine patch quilt block the.
It ensures that the surface of your work of art will be completely smooth and even, with no odd bulges or strangely long corners. How do you square up a quilt before adding batting and backing. We even have written instructions and tips to help you achieve the perfect square when quilting. This quilting pattern uses nine crazy nine patch blocks, all of which are put together at the same time, plus a border. Chances are the edges of the nine patch block are not perfectly straight. I am doing a disappearing nine patch and its not as easy as i expected. I am doing a disappearing nine patch so dont know how to get it right in the middle of the block to square, as. Before you even think about trimming up your quilt block, make sure that youve pressed it and pressed it well. Watch our video tutorial and learn how to make square quilt blocks so that your finished quilt is even. A technique for squaring up quilt blocks using the tools you have. Watch my video to learn how easy it is to square that unruly quilt block thats too big for its britches. Jenny shows how to make the fabulous disappearing nine patch quilt block using charm squares.
For our nine patch quilt tutorial we purchased 1 12 yards of dark fabric and 58 yard of light fabric. These 9 patches will measure 5 square and finish at 4. Machine quilting is ideal for a nine patch quilt because this design uses straight and simple lines. This nine patch quilt tutorial will cut your learning time. I only recently started squaring them up with the patchwork.
Disappearing 9patch quilt block national quilters circle. Since i snapped a few pics along the way of my improved disappearing nine patch quilt for my little girl, i thought id throw together a quick little tutorial for anyone interested in this super easy, versatile block. Look for help with toosmall blocks in an upcoming post. Album leaf is a nine patch quilt block pattern that finishes at 9 inch square. Ill show you how to changeup the strip sizes, fabrics, or block layout to expand your quilting options. How to square up a quilt block beginner sewing series. Selecting a best quilting rulers cannot be haphazard. The disappearing 9 patch is a quick and easy quilt block that you can use to make a table runner, baby quilt, or other favorite project. Jul 14, 2018 this article is a request from a dear friend, maggie. Disappearing nine patch quilts are perfect for using up your charm packs and are fantastic scrapbusting quilts. And to inspire you to use nine patch blocks in a quilt of your own, heres a ninepatch quilt i made a few years ago. The seam area of your half square triangle quilt block will nestle in the trench.
To actually get it square, you align the ruler with a seam at the corner, usually the border but the seam of a block would work too. Making nine patch quilt blocks is as easy using just two squares. Precision sewing and cutting is the key to blocks being the correct size and squaring up is also very important to ensure that the quilt remains square throughout the piecing of the entire quilt top. This nine patch quilt tutorial is ready to have the batting and backing added and then quilt it either yourself or have it done. My buddy gretchen is the one that gasped when she saw me doing that and now has me squaring up a little more property. Mar 12, 20 if the 4 8 blocks that make up this larger block were the correct size then there shouldnt be much, if any, to trim off this block. How to do a nine patch quilting block with jenny from missouri star quilt co. Also, demonstrates how to use quilt sashing to increase quilt block size. Aug 23, 2019 if youre looking for a fun and fast project, sewing four patch quilt blocks is for you. However, this squaring up a diy quilt block video tutorial will make sewing the perfect quilt that much easier. Youll find all sorts of potential layouts, and you can design even more by shifting daughter blocks around on a quilt design wall the example here illustrates one way to arrange daughters cut from nine identical red and white parent quilt blocks.
Here are the two blocks that came from the strip sets you saw in this tutorial. Make 9 patch and 16 patch quilt blocks any size with no math finishedsize quilting. How to square up a quilt block part of the beginner sewing series august 5, 2012 by mary h 14 comments squaring up quilt blocks was a step that i used to skip altogether. The first thing you want to do is, make sure that have nice, straight edges.
This is a great introductory pattern for learning how quiltworx lone star quilts are made in a small project that can be completed very quickly. The perfect4pattern set for regular acrylic rulers. Your house shade that is white takes a special design for exterior or the inside. The unique layout of this obviously has to be achieved to generate the houses impression white. I joined a group of veteran quilters and i feel like a complete idiot so i have to search for answers and i found just what i was looking for. Squaring up aka trimming quilt blocks to the unfinished measurements listed in your pattern so they have straight edges and true 90degree corners is the final step in completing a quilt block.
Well start with the most simple form of ing precut squares. One of the best things about disappearing nine patch quilt blocks is their versatility. Squaring up quilt block easy, fast and no special rulers. It has a diagonal trench on the wrong side of the fabric. Most quilt blocks are made up of at least a couple pieces, meaning that every time there is a seam there is the possibility of getting off square. After learning the basics, let your creativity flow. Yet, theres more to a 9patch block than meets the eye.
Not the quilt i originally planned but a beautiful quilt. Disappearing nine patch quilt block tutorial youtube. Join brody as he teaches you how to make this easy disappearing nine patch quilt. You generally get a nice variety of lights and darks, so you can make a scrappy nine patch block. Watch the process online at your convenience and find all the instructions in my book, changeup patchwork. Make a nine patch on point quilt with jenny doan of missouri star. How to square up your half square triangle quilt block. I know it is a very basic quilt, but the first time i used triangles of any sort, and first time to square up my blocks. Join thomas knauer as he guides you through a variety of design concepts and techniques, starting with basic quilting shapes and leading to a quilt that is wholly your own. When i first started quilting and squaring up my quilts in. This nine patch quilt tutorial will measure approximately 35 inches by 40 inches using 6 inch squares and a 2 inch border. Zj explains that one of the first steps in squaring up a quilt block is to accurately piece as best you can so that you wont have to trim the edges when you are done.
Squaring up your quilt blocks is one of the most important steps of making your quilt. Demonstrates how to use a square ruler to square quilt blocks to a specific size. The basic 9patch quilt block can easily be made with two fabrics and two different fabric stratassew strips together, subcut into sections, then sew into a block. Classic nine patch quilt block patterns the spruce.
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