Welcome to the July Block of the Blogger’s Block of the Month! This blog hop is hosted by Dhia of Peach Patch Quilts.
For this month’s block, I made an improv block that I’m calling Remixed 9-Patch. It comes together quickly and is a great way to use up scraps, even those skinny little pieces that are too pretty to throw out.
To make this block you’ll need:
- A bunch of scraps, ranging in width from .75″ to 2″
- White background fabric – cut 4 squares at 3.5″ x 3.5″
To piece this block:Â
- Start by sewing together pairs of scraps. Try to piece together scraps of different values to maximize the contrast. For more on value in quilting, check out Janet Wickell’s post here.
- Trim away uneven edges.
- Sew pairs together and trim to even the edges. Try trimming on an angle to give visual interest.
- Â Continue piecing until the unit measures at least 4″ on all sides.
- Trim to 3.5″ x 3.5″.
- Repeat until you have 5 pieced squares. Sew together with the background squares as shown to create a 9.5″ x 9.5″ block.
If you plan on making a whole quilt with this block, try creating an alternating block made of  4 pieced squares and 5 background squares.
Enjoy your Remixed 9-Patch block!
If you’d like to check out the rest of the Blogger’s Block of the Month at Peach Patch Quilts, click here.
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Happy sewing to you!
14 comments
Fabulous! and a great way of using scraps!
Gosh I just love this..easy for a beginner like me! Thanks so much.
What a cool idea – I have TONNES of these wee scraps, am completely unable to chuck out odd shaped bits. Now I can use them, and have another UFO lying around looking photogenic 😀
great idea! Thanks for sharing
I like this idea very much. Something my kiddos would enjoy sewing since there aren't any rules on those improv squares!!
Ooh, that is a great way to use scraps! Thanks for the tutorial, Nicole!
Very fun block. Thanks, Nicole.
Oh, thank! That's a good idea! I like using my scrappy bits. 🙂 Also like the improvising part.
Fantastic block Nicole! Thanks for the tutorial.
Amanda
Love the block! Thanks for sharing:-)
Fun block!
That's an awesome block and you make it seem so easy! You've given me a great idea for using up some of my little scraps. Thank you!
so cute and so great for scraps!
Fun idea for your scraps :o)
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