The humble nine patch
…love its simple straight forward design,
…versatility of layout
…and the scrappy nature of the block.
I must say though, when I started making these 9patch blocks I was focused on sticking to my colour palette, {yellow/mustard and tan, a few greys plus peach, pink, orange and warm lavender and blue}. And I hadn't really thought beyond simply getting a good number of blocks pieced, with no real picture in my head of the finished goal. Now I'm auditioning setting options!
I went adventuring down a rabbit hole 🐰 over the weekend,
curious about different 9patch ideas.
Here's just a few I spotted on IG . . .
All of my 35 blocks stayed up on the design wall over last weekend while I pondered over my setting options. I do like them all set block to block, but I also faffed about with other options, using a lovely Liberty floral for my alternate squares, and then maybe as my outer border . . . just checking, you know, just to be sure before I sew everything together!
option a
option b
option c: a combo of both ideas
… I do kinda enjoy these moments of self doubt, it's all part of the process, yes.
#figuringitoutasigo
However, I have wasted spent lots of time now looking at lots of versions!
{Do you find this happens to you too?}
And, it's a week on and I'm still no closer to a final decision!
Curious to hear your thoughts, Linda
12 comments:
The blocks themselves are so pretty, I don’t think you can go wrong with whichever layout you chose! Do I dare suggest that you make more nine patch blocks and make both versions!
I like the setting with the fabric squares the best but both are lovely. Happy stitching!
I love that center setting--a lot of movement in that one for the 9-patches...
your fabrics are really pretty hugs, Julierose
Interesting. You have all those layout options, and I don't see any of them with the blocks on-point. Have you considered that? Your blocks are sure pretty, and will look good whatever way you choose.
I like 9 patches too. I like both of your layouts, with and without alternate squares. The all 9 patches is bolder and the Liberty alternate squares make such a soft and calming quilt. I say make 2 quilts.......one of each.
Yes, both versions! They each have their own vibe, each one is a beauty.
It's great to have variety.
Both versions are lovely, why not make them both? If I end up with more than one version, I usually ask hubby to choose. It works, and sometimes he comes up with layout I've not thought of.
I love 9-patches side by side with no alternate block. But you know the story--your quilt, your way :-)
I think I’m liking option b
The second version definitely pops the nine-patches more, but like you say, the self doubt is just part of the process! Wherever would we be if we never questioned anything?:)
We do get caught up in working out layouts for quilts. And the self doubt does creep in. It is crazy the way it works. Good luck.
I do hope you aren't losing sleep over this but if you want suggestions, I like the nine patches side by side with the floral border (bottom pic) because it really says, "NINE PATCH" I do love the soft scrappy look.
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