Sunday, February 10, 2008

Hearts & Sparks

It was probably because I had recently made these sweet 6-inch heart blocks for the February block lotto. (The pattern is here.)

Heart #1 Heart #2 Heart #3
Heart #6 Heart #4 Heart #5
Heart #7 Heart #8 Heart #9

Yesterday in a forum discussion on quilting.about.com, about what someone might make from a stack of 6-inch squares, people starting talking about the Disappearing 9-Patch and Christine suggested including 6-inch quilt blocks into the mix. The idea sparked for me. I immediately thought of the heart blocks.

I woke up thinking about the idea. I had to try it. But first I had to make more heart blocks.

Red Heart Blue Heart
Green Heart Purple Heart

As soon as the blocks were made, the rest was easy peasy.

Disappearing 9-Patch with Pieced Blocks.

Step-by-step photos and directions blogged here.

Until Christine mentioned it, I had never considered the D9P as a setting. She sparked all kinds of ideas for me now. But first I think I'll do some floral stash busting and make a colorful little hearts & flowers quilt that I know a little girl will love.

6 comments:

Laurie said...

WOW...thank you so very much for this great idea! I have 2 wedding quilts to make and this will be PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!! I think I will use neutrals for the hearts and colors of the couple's choice for the other squares. GREAT IDEA!!! I am just loving this disappearing 9P idea!
Laurie

Lori in South Dakota said...

The hearts in different colors are really appealing. Oh boy, another project waiting to be made! 'Course, this way I could use up lots of odd pieces of stash!

The Calico Cat said...

I can't tell you how many times I have thought to use D9P with cat prints to make a quilt similart to the one you showed!

Randi said...

Very cute!

TX Blu Sky said...

It treats my eyes to a fresh and spring-like feeling. I look forward to seeing more of this one!

Debbi said...

I love your idea! Had to copy it and give it a try...so fun, and happy I think. You can see my creation on my blog.

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