I've found it helpful to move "stuff" forward in the sewing room to devote each month to a theme of my choice. In August I worked on orphan block reduction. In September I worked only on quilting. In October I worked on string reduction. Except for September when I only did quilting I did work on other things besides the theme. I declare it Nine Patch November here in the sewing room. I have a bin of 3 inch Nine Patches from years of swapping and I am already in the midst of three different quilts that will make use of them. I also have a bin of 6 inch Nine Patches that I made last year as one of the blocks to empty the 2.5 inch scrap bin. I have also been making 6 inch Nine Patches when I have had 2.5 inch scraps left over from other projects. The bin is full and I have divided those Nine Patches up into several different piles for several different quilts. I will work on some of those in November too.
I just finished all of these Path and Stiles blocks that finish at 9 inches. I've been using 3 inch Nine Patches for the centers and have been trying to match fabrics from my stash (scrap chunks if I can) to finish the blocks.
I started these a few months ago and now have 55 of them. I think they would look good in a big bed quilt so am aiming for 100 Path and Stiles blocks.
I think I'm also going to try to sneak in some work with rose themed fabrics in November. I've been assembling a top that uses rose themed fabrics and I have had a bin of dark rose themed fabric scraps just waiting to be used. I know what I'm going to do with those scraps. I just need to do.
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I can't wait to see what you do with all your 9-patch blocks! I know you will end up with some fantastic quilts!
Nine Patch November will be a great month for you, Cathy.
Another Monthly Marathon for November, now dealing with your stash of 9 patches. I’m looking forward to seeing what you produce.
Ooh, I like that concept. I can do Four-patch February in 2022! How about Jammin' in January?
You've been showing us some nice work lately, and those nine-patch blocks today look really great! ---"Love"
Love your blocks and the fabric, they look so old fashioned and comfy.
Congrats on finishing up your blocks!!
What a treat to see how many ways you can make nine-patches into something else! You are always so prolific and inspirational.
There's always something happening at yours that catches my eye, so inspirational. Thank you!
I am absolutely in love with your Path & Stiles blocks! Nine patches are such a joy to play with!
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