Alternating Block Quilt

To the left is another version of the Broken Dishes block set in a 5 by 5 grid layout.

Tic Tac Toe block

Tic Tac Toe block is two blocks each of the Shoo Fly and the Nine Patch. This is another example of using blocks with the same grid layout together to make a new block.

To calculate how large to cut strips for squares and half square triangles, divide the finished block size you want by 6 and add seam allowances. For each block, you'll need 16 background squares, 8 background half square triangles, 8 green half square triangles, 2 green squares and 10 purple squares.

Here is how you could do a simple baby quilt or picnic blanket: Sew 4 blocks 18" square with a 3" finished border. Finished size is approximately 42" square.

Try using your scraps and making it using 2 or 3 fabric groups like light & dark, greens & purples & yellows, or warm & cool.

You could also add sashing between the blocks and extend the cornerstones from the Nine Patch units. As always, lots of things to try

Happy Quilting,
Jeanne

New ePattern Big Block Quilts

Big Block Quilts

Four quilt patterns for big block quilts that are about 45 inches square available at Amazon and Smashwords or print versions at Ebay and Cafe Press.

Nine on Point Block Fabric Calculator

A new fabric calculator is now available for the Nine on Point quilt block. Choose from multiple sizes, methods and quantities of blocks as well as see a preview of a quilt.

Happy Quilting,
Jeanne

Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 35 - Nine on Point

The Nine on Point quilt block pattern uses 3 fabrics, background and 2 accent fabrics. When working with angles, it can be difficult to get exactly a 6" inch finished square. Check your work and square up to 6½ inches (including seams allowance) being sure to trim all sides equally as needed.

Sampler Quilt 2011 - Week 14 - Nine Patch

The nine patch block can be made with any combination of 2 to 9 different fabrics. In this version we'll be using 3 fabrics: background, accent and 1 complimentary fabric.