I’m still undecided on what to start for a new quilting project, so I figured I’d turn my attention to the disappearing nine-patches I’d sewn at Mom’s last month.
They needed to be cut and disappeared. The cutting part is pretty simple, you just slice each nine patch in half both ways.
Then you turn the pieces to create a new design. There are a number of different ways you can turn them.
But in the end, I chose the layout that creates a whirlygig in the middle.
In a short afternoon of sewing, I had all the block cut and reassembled, and then even sewn together in the full layout.
It’s now just a wonderful jumble of beautiful fall colours. Because of the crazy whirly-gigs, I’m calling this one “Autumn A-Whirl”.
Of course the top isn’t done yet. It needs a border or two. But that will have to wait for the next batik sale at Lens… those batiks are beautiful, but spendy!
Wandering Cat Studio 
I will have to do a disappearing 9 patch some day just to have fun with the layout possibilities! Good luck on finding a batik for borders!
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Gorgeous colors! I know you’ll find the perfect fabric for the border(s), as you have a good eye for color.
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That has turned out great!!
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What a beautiful quilt top (even without borders). Love the whirlygig layout that you choose. That’s a neat way to make those blocks. Your fabrics are beautiful and just kick it up a few notches.
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I love that pattern. Daddio and I made lots of them and they were easy, fast and always looked great. They were also easy to quilt since you can just use walking foot and follow the lines.
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There are a lot of really neat ideas in the Jordan Fabrics.com video tutorials.
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Fantastic layout–this really turned out beautifully! What a nice day spent quilting1
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Love those colors! What size are your blocks after you make the cut?
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Look at all those luscious batiks dancing! Be still my heart! (I LOVE batiks!)
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“Spendy”
That’s a good word!
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