Country Nine-Patch Quilt Blocks
This pretty Country Nine-Patch is a former Beginner Block Lotto selection. The block is put on point by surrounding it with corner triangles. Sophie, our hostess, is going for a controlled scrappy look, using country fabrics -- think muted colors with muslin or cream solid backgrounds. A few fabric hints:
- Most Thimbleberries fabrics, or similar countryish prints, would work well for the darker nine-patch units and the outer corners.
- For green, try Hunter green instead of spring green.
- For red, try barn red instead of tomato red.
- Use golds instead of yellows.
- Try Wedgewood blues instead of bright blues.
Finished Block Size: 8-1/2" square
Nine-Patch Pairs
You'll make pairs of nine-patch blocks, and each block in a pair will contain the same fabrics, but their nine-patch centers will be configured differently.Read the forum discussion if you'd like to see the blocks members made for this event.
Fabric Requirements for Each Pair of Quilt Blocks
- Dark fabric: (3) 2-1/2" x 7-3/4" strips
- Muslin: (3) 2-1/2" x 7-3/4" strips
- Medium fabric: (4) 5-1/8" squares
