Wednesday 4 November 2009

How to make a .........

....... Disappearing 9-patch block
It really couldn't be simpler.  here is how:
1.     make a 9-patch
2.     cut it in half lengthways and widthways to give 4 smaller blocks
3.     arrange layout to suit!

      This is how I arranged the colours for my red 9-patch:  




      This is what it looked like after I had cut it into quarters.





      I made mine with a limited palette, but it could be totally scrappy, scrappy but with the same colour in the centre of every block, using just 3 colours, etc.
      This is a great block, with loads of potential, so just try it and have fun with it!

      10 comments:

      1. Great instructions! Thanks :o)

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      2. This is definitely one for our friend "The Nine Patch Queen", also known as Veg Heaven {{{smile}}}

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      3. I meant to say, and I don't know if I already did on another post, I thought your layout was great.

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      4. Ahh, finally. After 4.5 years I see how that happens!

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      5. Thanks QS! Looks fast and easy....the disappearing 9 patch that is....:o)
        Paulette

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      6. Thanks for the directions. I love the idea of doing it scrappy with the same color center in all the blocks.

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      7. Very cool and simple enough for this little brain! As for your posties....grrrrr they are holding up your surprise.
        Abs

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      8. I don't like a lot of these but this one looks really nice. Probably because I can see a distinct pattern.

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      9. Hey that looks great! Love the colors.

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