I finished the blocks today for my Disappearing 9 Patch quilt from Charm Squares and it’s ready to assemble but I’m already thinking about how I can use this idea again. One for sure will be using the same layout and just substituting 5 inch squares from scraps where I used the Charm Squares.
But as I was cutting my blocks I also realized that these could be self sashing by just rotating the blocks. I can see doing this with Charm Squares, squares from scraps, AND from novelty squares!
I have a large bin with leftover novelty scraps and I use them in my Happy Block Quilts but this would be a quick easy layout for them too. I played a little in TouchDraw to save the idea for later!
I haven’t done all the math so I’m not sure how many of these “blocks” I’d use in my quilts – it would depend on the fabrics and intended donation recipient – but I’d start with 5 inch squares for my 9 patch and go from there. (The white line is the cuts that are made after the 9 patch is pieced.)
Great idea, I’ve made several of these charm square quilts but always add the sashing. This looks to be much easier than the way I do it. Thanks Mary.
Never thought of or seen the self sashing. Love your origional layout..
I’ve seen the ‘self sashing’ before – a good idea for a different ‘disappearing 9 patch’ 🙂
I love that. Another blogger I read did that with college fabric.
The DNP block is quick and easy as well as versatile.
Jo at Jo’s Country Junction has made a self-sashing D9P, as well. It’s a cool technique, Mary!
I’m curious to see how you get this figured out. I don’t get it, sill wait for you to do the math 😀
I knew you’d have fun with the D9P. Love the cheery colors.
Check out Donna Jordan’s Dissappearing Nine Patch layout.
That’a great idea!! I made a bunch of these in the past but will start on some more and use this tip!! They’re a great stash buster. Thanks!
Ah the possibilities! I can see you will have fun with these, especially when you have time to just sit and play.