Wednesday, January 9, 2013

D9P Fun!


I've made one D9P quilt for a friend's new baby using a charm pack and some yardage from the same line...


...and, if you've made a D9P before, you know that fabric selection, layout of the nine-patches, and block arrangement can make a difference in the end product.  Using the 5" squares from one charm pack, Kelly's quilt has a scrappy look.  However, if you use fewer fabrics...

Photo from Lori Blog

...and pay attention to the layout of the subcut blocks, you can end up with a quilt looking like this one:



I'm planning on yet another D9P arrangement for a quilt that ends up looking like this one:


I think a scrappy quilt in this arrangement would look cool...


...and you don't have to have the consistent cornerstones/center squares.


So many options but I know where I'm heading... once I get my baby back!
 
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9 comments:

  1. Janet O.January 9, 2013 at 2:46 AM

    When does baby get to come home?
    Hmm, I'm trying to decide which of these quilts I like best. I love scrappy quilts, but the one with a more controlled look is very nice, too.
    Very nice little baby quilt. Fun, fun, fun!!

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  2. AnneJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    I've always loved the D9Ps with the cornerstones. I think it's because they look like they're complicated to make but really aren't. I really must make one ... one day! :o)

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  3. CynthiaJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I'm liking that striped border you did. The other day I was googling D9P designs and the last 2 you show were among the ones that came up. I like those, and will attempt that positioning. Btw, I've got yer D9P button ;-)

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  4. ChrisJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    OHHH, I hope your baby gets back soon. You've suffered a lot with her in the last year. Maybe time to think new machine....
    My primary machine decided to be temperamental so she (actually, I'm thinking it may be a he) is headed off to the shop this week. I hate it when I have to send one of my kids away.

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  5. LynneJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    So many different layouts -- I would never have thought it!

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  6. Patty January 9, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    I really Ike that last one and don't think of it as a d9p but clearly it is! I've got a d9p in flight right now that is like your first one you showed, that is the way I've tended to do them but I like the different options one gets with a little planing!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    It would be hard to choose a favorite among these quilts.
    Lillian
    lillianscupboard.wordpress.com

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  8. LindaJanuary 10, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    I'm glad to hear you will be getting your sewing machine back soon. I think you have wayyyy too much time on your hands without it!! LOL

    I have made all of the D9P's above and love all of them. I really like doing them scrappy and seeing how they turn out. Lots of fun and a good use of scraps. Have fun on the road trip getting your machine back.

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  9. Virginia Walton PilegardApril 28, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    I've been asked to do a D9P demonstration for our church quilt group. I'm so glad I came across your blog! Love your creative quilts.

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