Quilt in a Week: 9-Patch Quilt Story

Quilt in a Week: 9-Patch Quilt

This quilt is the first in a series I’m making called ‘Quilt in a Week’. It's a beginner quilt that you can finish in a week is a simple 9 Patch Quilt.

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Supplies Needed

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STEP 1. Decide on Your Nine Patch Layout.

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I first laid out charm squares with dark fabric for the center cross of the 9-patch blocks and put light fabrics in each corner.

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STEP 2. Sew your 9 Patch Quilt Blocks.

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Repeat for each row of each block – try to keep them in an order that makes them easy to put them back in the right place afterward.

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STEP 3. Decide on the layout of your Blocks.

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Swipe up for the full article!

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Easy 9 Patch Quilt – Video Tutorial

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