During the last year we have had number of classes on the Disappearing 9-Patch block. We have the instructors sample in black, white and red FQ on display. One of our staff stitched up another quilt with yardage and 4 fabrics. Many customers couldn't see that they were the same quilt. Also, we were often asked for the pattern and would down load instructions from the Internet and then sit down and work out fabric requirements!!!!
I have been blessed by both parents with most of their good genes.....My dad and I can talk on the phone and doodle a design for furniture and when we look at each others drawings, they are the same. He and I can see the vision. Don't tell us, show us and we've got it. My mum is persistent in her creativity. She works diligently until the job is done. She needs the words and the pictures to understand something, but when she gets it there is no stopping her. With many quilts and blocks I just have to look at them to figure out how to make the block/quilt. Many people can't do that. I think that is one reason I love to teach. I love to help students work things out and teach them tricks and tips to success.
This got me thinking one day. Why not write patterns for these quilts? Why not write them as separate patterns? ......and now I am pleased to report that 4 of 6 patterns are ready to go! The patterns use 2, 3, and 4 fabrics in yardage as well as Fat Quarters. I have included fabric requirements, cutting and sewing instructions for 4 sizes.
Next up are the Log Cabin Quilts. We have almost ready to go.....but that will have to be next week.
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