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Here we go, it's time for Block #5 of our Christmas Figs sew along, the super fun to do 9-Patchwork block!
Raise your hand if you want to make a WHOLE quilt with this block! FYI TRUE CONFESSION at the end
We are sewing from Joanna's Christmas Fig book. Red & Green like the book and I am doing the tips with Something Blue Fabric as I make a 2nd quilt
How This Works:
- The Book is Required, it has the sampler of 20 blocks and the book has 10 additional projects using the blocks.
- CLICK HERE for Supply list for both colors
- Christmas Figs fabric
- Something Blue Fabric designed by my friend Edyta
- On the 2nd Friday & last Friday of the month I'll post notes about the next book.
- I'm doing the blocks in the order they are in for the book, you have all the patterns in the book so you can work on it anytime you like.
- There are lots of triangles, so pick up my Triangle book to have step by step photos and additional options for making them.
TIPS for Making the Blue version
- This block is very straight forward, yeah!! I followed the red/green formula exactly.
- Only change is that I used 5 blue fabrics instead of 3 red and 2 green. (3 + 2 = 5.. perfect!)
- Mark your cut shapes to keep track. The alphabitties are perfect as they have numbers and letters to match the book.
Pat's Tips
This is a super fun block, I'm seriously looking at my fabric for a way to squeeze in a whole quilt.
Ready? Let's do this!
TIP
- Follow the pattern to make strip sets.
- You will have some left over. See my thoughts on it at the end.
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- I placed 2 darker 9-patch blocks in the center of each side.
- Polka dots at top & bottom, just because
Thoughts on Leftovers
- It was SO worth it on this block to be able to following the cutting directions. I do not care that I have this little bit of leftovers.
- I think I can make a few 9-patch mug rugs with them. I'll give it a go and see how many.
- Or you could us the extra 9-patches to put around a white square for a gorgeous label
- Or give them to that friend that sews up everything, we all have that friend. ... oh.. is that YOU? then sew them up!
- BONUS TIP.. I'm using a thick wool pressing mat and i am IN LOVE with these! They are very firm which is excellent for making your blocks flat, And flat blocks help you keep your patchwork accurate.
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I am IN LOVE with this block in either blue or red & green... I love the simple balance of it
BUY a Seam Trimmer if you didn't get one yet.. we used it for Block #3 and will use it more.
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Wasn't this one FUN!! very easy
I am making the blue blocks weeks... a few days.. the day before.... I write the post using my digital rough draft above. The digital is not exact fabric placement, it's just a draft for me to work from.
TIP:
- Be sure you download the supply list or read what is used for the blue one
- AT the END share you block in my Quilt show! Several times during this sew along I will do random prizes for people who shared their blocks
Be sure you are ready :
- Christmas Fig BOOK IS REQUIRED - BUY the Book HERE (on sale!)
- Project Details
- My Triangle Book
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