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
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!
ReplyDeleteI like the setting with the fabric squares the best but both are lovely. Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteI love that center setting--a lot of movement in that one for the 9-patches...
ReplyDeleteyour 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteYes, both versions! They each have their own vibe, each one is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt'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.
ReplyDeleteI love 9-patches side by side with no alternate block. But you know the story--your quilt, your way :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I’m liking option b
ReplyDeleteThe 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?:)
ReplyDeleteWe 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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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