Saturday, August 2, 2025

Split 9 Patch Flimsy

 Never say never certainly applies to me.  I always said the Split 9-Patch block was one I didn't want to make.  Still,  I was encouraged to make this block, and 12 inch scrappy at that!, because of a block drive announced ages ago for the LA fire victims.  They asked for 12 inch blocks, all scrappy while still keeping each color family together.  

I chose 4 color families and began cutting from my scrap bins.  I cut 10 blocks from each color family.  My quilter friends helped me sew these blocks together in record time.  I thought why on earth did I make 40 blocks;  42 or 48 blocks would make a logical layout.

So this stack of blocks sat and sat until I decided I had too many unassembled flimsys hanging around  I took this box of blocks to sew day this week to lay it out and assemble.  Creating a pleasing layout from a mix of blocks is not my best skill.  

With one color of blocks, I began in the bottom left corner and started laying it out.  Imagine my delightful surprise when it just all came together on the first try!!  I love it and wouldn't mind making more. 40 blocks came out just right ...........  the columns are balanced and the size is 5 x 8 grid with 12 inch blocks make for a nice twin size 60 x 96 before any borders.


Here is one half of the top, after assembly; looking at it sideways.... it is 48 x 60.  This also makes a great quilt design.  I could make two of these from the blocks pictured above.  Another lesson learned.


I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.


Saturday -  soscrappy

                        Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


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